Nous is defined as reason, knowledge and good sense. An example of nous is the ability to think rationally. (philos.) ... In neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.

What do you mean by nous?

Nous (UK: /naʊs/, US: /nuːs/), sometimes equated to intellect or intelligence, is a term from classical philosophy for the faculty of the human mind necessary for understanding what is true or real.

Why do French say nous nous?

Basically the first vous/nous is the subject, and the second vous/nous is the direct object. In English, the first vous/nous is you/we, and the second vous/nous is you/us. In French, the direct object needs to come before the verb, so sometimes it ends up right next to the subject.