French word

assemblée

Pronunciation

IPA/asɑ̃ble/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmeeting

Example

Nous avons organisé une assemblée ce soir.

We organized a meeting tonight.

Illustration for assemblée (meeting)

More examples

Je dois assister à l'assemblée municipale demain.

I have to attend the municipal council tomorrow.

Core concept

A recognized body of people gathered under shared rules to debate and settle a matter.

Common phrases

  • aller à une assemblée

    go to an assembly

  • se réunir en assemblée

    meet in assembly

  • assemblée municipale

    municipal council

Similar words

réunion: A work or organizational meeting for discussion and consultation.
séance: A single scheduled session of a parliament or formal meeting.
rassemblement: The act of many people gathering in one place for a shared purpose.
congrès: A large convention where people in a field exchange information and give presentations.

Definition in French

Rassemblement organisé de personnes pour débattre, délibérer ou adopter des décisions, généralement avec une certaine organisation formelle.

Word origin

Assembler contributes the idea of bringing together, while the feminine past participle became the noun assemblée for the gathered body.

Usage tips

  • Assemblée is more formal than réunion and often suits a council, shareholders' meeting, or legislative body rather than a casual get-together.

Other meanings

  • gatheringnoun
  • assemblynoun

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