French word

ensemble

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃sɑ̃bl/

Meaning

  • adverbtogether

Example

Les enfants jouent ensemble dans le parc.

The children play together in the park.

Illustration for ensemble (together)

More examples

Nous travaillons ensemble sur ce projet.

We are working together on this project.

Core concept

Several people or things gathered into one coordinated whole.

Common phrases

  • travailler ensemble

    work together

  • vivre ensemble

    live together

  • parler ensemble

    talk together

Similar words

tous ensemble: All together in one place or taking part in the same activity.
à plusieurs: Together with at least one other person in the same place or activity.
à deux: Together with one other person only.
collectivement: Through joint action by several people.

Definition in French

Signifie « en compagnie », indiquant que des personnes ou des objets sont réunis ou agissent conjointement.

Word origin

The word comes from Old French ensemble, inherited from Latin insimul, a form built from in and simul, meaning 'at the same time'.

Usage tips

  • French ensemble can also be a masculine noun meaning a whole or matching set, so the article distinguishes 'un ensemble' from adverbial use.

Other meanings

  • collectionnoun
  • setnoun

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