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Every one
I am not sure this is actually a real phrase “chacun, chacune sa passion”. Different translators throw back different things, and I haven’t asked any teachers about it yet. It’s almost like “everyone has their own passion” but it’s an interesting way of writing it with the two gender word endings there.
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The snippet in English
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Certains collectionnent les timbres, d’autres les céréales. Chacun, chacune sa passion.
Some collect stamps, others cereals. Each one has his or her own passion.
The above translation from Deepl. Source
What does “certains … d’autres” mean?
The phrase “certains…d’autres” is a common construction in French that translates to “some…others” in English.
It is used to distinguish between two or more groups or categories of people, things, or ideas. The word “certains” refers to one group or category, while “d’autres” refers to another group or category. The phrase is often used to contrast or compare these different groups or categories.
For example:
- Certains étudiants préfèrent les cours en présentiel, d’autres préfèrent les cours en ligne. (Some students prefer in-person classes, while others prefer online classes.)
- Certains produits sont fabriqués localement, d’autres sont importés. (Some products are locally made, while others are imported.)
- Certains pensent que le changement climatique est un problème urgent, d’autres pensent que d’autres problèmes sont plus importants. (Some think that climate change is an urgent problem, while others think that other problems are more important.)
In each case, the phrase “certains…d’autres” is used to contrast or compare two different groups or categories.
What does “chacun, chacune” mean?
“Chacun” and “chacune” are two pronouns in French that translate to “each one” or “everyone” in English.
They are used to refer to individual persons or things, and imply that each individual has a separate and distinct identity or characteristic. “Chacun” is used for masculine nouns, and “chacune” for feminine nouns.
In French, “chacun” and “chacune” can be used together to mean “everyone” or “each and every one” in English. The phrase “chacun et chacune” is commonly used in this context.
For example:
- Chacun et chacune a un rôle important à jouer dans cette entreprise. (Everyone has an important role to play in this company.)
- Nous souhaitons un joyeux anniversaire à chacun et chacune d’entre vous. (We wish a happy birthday to each and every one of you.)
In summary, “chacun” and “chacune” are versatile French pronouns that can refer to individuals or be combined to mean “everyone.” Their use is determined by the gender of the noun they are describing, with “chacun” being masculine and “chacune” being feminine.
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