French word

organisme

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁganizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorganization

Example

L'organisme local cherche des bénévoles.

The local organization is looking for volunteers.

Illustration for organisme (organization)

More examples

Cet organisme à but non lucratif aide les familles en difficulté.

This nonprofit organization helps families in need.

Core concept

A coordinated whole whose parts work together, from a public body or association to a living being.

Common phrases

  • organisme à but non lucratif

    nonprofit organization

  • organisme de bienfaisance

    charitable organization

  • organisme de formation

    training organization

Similar words

organisation: A system for arranging people and resources for joint activity.
entreprise: A company that organizes people and resources to provide goods or services for profit.
association: A nonprofit group run by people with a shared purpose or interest.
institution: A long-established, officially recognized public organization or system.

Definition in French

Mot désignant un groupe organisé d'éléments — par exemple une administration, une association ou un être vivant — qui fonctionne comme un tout pour atteindre un objectif.

Word origin

French organisme is a learned borrowing from Medieval Latin organism(us), ultimately based on Greek organon, meaning an instrument or organ.

Usage tips

  • Organisme is masculine, so standard forms include un organisme, cet organisme, and un organisme local.

Other meanings

  • organismnoun

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