French Conversation · Level 162
30 words
French word
adjoindre
Pronunciation
IPA/adʒwɛ̃dʁ/
Meaning
- verbattach
Example
Je vais adjoindre le fichier au courriel.
I am going to attach the file to the email.
More examples
Veuillez adjoindre votre CV à la candidature.
Please attach your resume to the application.
Core concept
A supporting file placed alongside a main message or case file.
Common phrases
adjoindre un CV à la candidature
attach a resume to the application
adjoindre une annexe
attach an appendix
Similar words
envoyer: To deliver an item or information to someone by letter or email.
joindre: To attach or enclose a file or document with an email or another document.
attacher: To fasten paper or an object with a staple or clip.
Definition in French
Ajouter formellement une pièce ou un document à un dossier ou à un message de manière à ce qu'il accompagne l'élément principal.
Word origin
French adjoindre comes from Latin adiungere, from ad- meaning 'to' and iungere meaning 'to join', through Old French ajoindre.
Usage tips
- Adjoindre is formal and commonly follows the pattern adjoindre X à Y, as in adjoindre le fichier au courriel.