French word

rassembler

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁasɑ̃ble/

Meaning

  • verbgather

Example

Peux-tu rassembler ces papiers, s'il te plaît ?

Could you gather these papers, please?

Illustration for rassembler (gather)

More examples

Elle a essayé de rassembler ses idées avant de parler.

She tried to gather her thoughts before speaking.

Core concept

Scattered papers, information, or people drawn into one shared group.

Common phrases

  • rassembler des preuves

    gather evidence

  • rassembler ses idées

    gather one's thoughts

  • rassembler ses forces

    gather one's strength

Similar words

ramasser: Pick up objects lying on the ground or floor by hand.
réunir: Bring separated people or things together in one place or group.

Definition in French

Rassembler consiste à regrouper des objets, des informations ou des personnes dispersés.

Word origin

Rassembler combines the prefix re- with assembler, an Old French verb inherited from Latin assimilare, meaning to bring together or make similar.

Usage tips

  • Rassembler takes a direct object, as in rassembler les papiers, while ramasser usually refers to picking something up, especially from the ground.

Other meanings

  • put togetherverb
  • call togetherverb

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