French word

association

Pronunciation

IPA/asosjasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounorganization

Example

Notre association organise un atelier pour les jeunes ce week-end.

Our organization is organizing a workshop for young people this weekend.

Illustration for association (organization)

More examples

Elle travaille pour une association caritative qui aide des familles.

She works for a charitable association that helps families.

Core concept

A circle of people or groups linked by one shared purpose.

Common phrases

  • adhérer à une association

    join an association

  • une association caritative

    a charitable association

  • membre d'une association

    member of an association

Similar words

organisation: A formally structured body that runs activities for a specific purpose.
club: A membership group for people who regularly enjoy the same activities.
groupe: A loose gathering of people with a common interest or aim.
entreprise: A profit-seeking business that offers products or services.

Definition in French

Organisation constituée de personnes réunies pour poursuivre un but commun, souvent à but non lucratif.

Word origin

French association comes from Latin associatio, formed from associare, meaning to join with or unite with, through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Association is feminine, so the usual article is une association, not un association.

Other meanings

  • associationnoun
  • unionnoun
  • connectionnoun

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