On : we
Look at these examples:
This use of "on" is for a specific group of people of which you're part: e.g. 'My friends and I'.
Here "on" is equivalent in meaning to "nous" (we), though they aren't followed by the same conjugation of the verb:
See also Nous vs on (subject pronouns)
On : one/you/people
You can also use 'on' in a more general sense like this:
Here "on" includes Men/people in general, or can be a theoretical statement such as"one <does that>".
This form is often used when expressing rules such as:
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