Arrangement (en. Arrangement)

/aʁɑ̃ʒə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Organization of elements, with a view to forming a whole.
The arrangement of the furniture in the room was impeccable.
L'arrangement des meubles dans la pièce était impeccable.
Agreement or convention between multiple parties.
They found an arrangement to resolve the conflict.
Ils ont trouvé un arrangement pour résoudre le conflit.
Adaptation of a musical or literary work.
The arrangement of this song is very original.
L'arrangement de cette chanson est très original.

Etymology

From Old French 'arangement', derived from the verb 'arranger'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family arrangement
Agreement or organization concerning the family.
arrangement familial
to make an arrangement
To arrange an agreement between two parties.
faire un arrangement
amicable arrangement
Agreement reached in a friendly manner.
arrangement à l'amiable

Related Words

arranger
To organize or modify something.
arranger
organization
Action of organizing or structuring.
organisation
to fix
To define or establish something.
fixer

Slang Meanings

Clash of arrangements
The clash of arrangements caused a lot of tensions.
Le choc des arrangements a causé beaucoup de tensions.
tacit arrangement
There was a tacit arrangement between them.
Il y avait un arrangement tacite entre eux.