French Conversation · Level 25
90 words
French word
assemblage
Pronunciation
IPA/asɑ̃blaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounassembly
Example
L'assemblage des meubles prend du temps.
Putting the furniture together takes time.
More examples
L'assemblage des appareils électroniques requiert de la précision.
The assembly of electronic devices requires precision.
Core concept
Separate pieces brought together until they form one coherent whole.
Common phrases
atelier d'assemblage
assembly workshop
assemblage de meubles
assembly of furniture
procédé d'assemblage
assembly process
Similar words
montage: The process of cutting and arranging video or audio materials into one work.
installation: The setting up of equipment or facilities in their designated place for use.
assemblée: A meeting held for discussion and decision-making.
fabrication: The manufacture of a product from processed materials or components.
Definition in French
Réunion et combinaison d'éléments en vue d'obtenir un ensemble cohérent ou utilisable
Word origin
The noun assemblage derives from the French verb assembler by adding -age to denote the process or resulting arrangement.
Usage tips
- In film and video editing, montage is the usual term, while assemblage more often concerns parts or materials combined into a whole.