French Conversation · Level 48
74 words
French word
réunir
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeyniʁ/
Meaning
- verbgather
Example
Peux-tu réunir toutes les cartes pour le jeu ?
Can you gather all the cards for the game?
More examples
Pour la réunion, il faut réunir tous les documents nécessaires.
For the meeting, it is necessary to gather all the necessary documents.
Core concept
Scattered elements move toward a shared center and form a single organized set.
Common phrases
réunir tout le monde
assemble everyone
réunir les documents
gather the documents
Similar words
inviter: Ask someone to come to an event or place.
appeler: Call someone by phone or voice and ask them to come.
rassembler: Gather scattered people or things into one place.
organiser: Prepare and arrange the details of a meeting or event.
Definition in French
Faire converger plusieurs éléments pour constituer un groupe ou un ensemble cohérent.
Word origin
The French verb réunir is a learned continuation of Latin reunire, combining re- 'again' with unire 'to unite'.
Usage tips
- The noun réunion means a meeting or gathering, whereas réunir names the action that creates or brings it together.