French word

arranger

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁɑ̃ʒe/

Meaning

  • verbarrange

Example

Je vais arranger le transport pour demain.

I am going to arrange transportation for tomorrow.

Illustration for arranger (arrange)

More examples

Marie va arranger le logement pour nos invités.

Marie is going to arrange the accommodation for our guests.

Core concept

Loose practical pieces are brought into a workable arrangement, ready for use.

Common phrases

  • arranger une réunion

    arrange a meeting

  • arranger un voyage

    arrange a trip

  • arranger le logement

    arrange the accommodation

Similar words

organiser: Put preparations and items in a logical order.
préparer: Have everything necessary ready before it is needed.
planifier: Decide on timing and procedures for a planned activity.
réserver: Book a seat or service in advance.

Definition in French

Mettre en ordre ou ajuster des éléments pratiques afin que tout convienne et soit prêt à l'usage.

Word origin

Arranger combines the prefix a- with ranger, which developed from Old French forms related to rang, a Germanic-origin word for a row or order.

Usage tips

  • Arranger normally takes a direct object, as in arranger le transport, while s'arranger is a separate pronominal use meaning to work out or turn out well.

Other meanings

  • tidy upverb
  • adjustverb

Opposites

Related words

  • arrangeurarrangernoun
  • arrangéarrangedadjective
  • réarrangementrearrangementnoun

Word lists with this word