French Word of the Day: Bande
Briefly

The French word 'bande' has various meanings that may confuse learners. While it can mean 'band' in rare cases, it more commonly refers to a 'strip' or a 'group of people,' excluding musical contexts. In legal contexts, it signifies a gang that can affect criminal charges' severity. Additionally, it can be used playfully or insultingly in expressions. Examples illustrate its use in sentences, emphasizing cultural nuances in translation and usage between French and English.
Because this French word has several different meanings you might not have expected. In some cases, it is possible to directly translate as band, but this is its least common usage.
You can also use it to add emphasis to your French swearing - for a group of idiots, you could call them a bande de cons.
Crucially, though, you cannot use in French to refer to a group of musicians. In this case, the correct term would be .
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