Arranger (en. Arrange)
/a.ʁɑ̃.ʒe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To put in order or organize elements.
The chairs need to be arranged before the meeting.
Il faut arranger les chaises avant la réunion.
To modify a plan or project for improvement.
We need to organize our ideas before presenting them.
Nous devons arranger nos idées avant de les présenter.
To compose a piece of music with specific arrangements.
He arranged the song for an orchestra.
Il a arrangé la chanson pour un orchestre.
To find a solution to a problematic situation.
I managed to sort things out with my neighbor.
J'ai réussi à arranger les choses avec mon voisin.
Accommodation or adjustment to achieve a goal.
She arranged an appointment with the director.
Elle a arrangé un rendez-vous avec le directeur.
Etymology
The word 'arranger' comes from the verb 'ranger' which means 'to put in order', with the prefix 'a-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to arrange things
To ensure that everything is in order or satisfactory.
arranger les choses
to come to a good arrangement
To come to an advantageous agreement.
bien s'arranger
to make arrangements with someone
To establish arrangements with a person.
s'arranger avec quelqu'un
to arrange a scheme
To plan or prepare an action, often secretly.
arranger un coup
to arrange something
To modify or improve an element.
y arranger quelque chose
Related Words
arrangement
The action of tidying up or putting in order.
rangement
convenience
The character of what is arranged for comfort.
commodité
layout
The action of fitting out; organization of a space.
aménagement
arrangement
Harmonious arrangement of elements in a space.
agencement
Slang Meanings
to arrange oneself
He arranged not to come.
Il s'est arrangé pour ne pas venir.
to set up
They set up a new arrangement.
Ils ont mis au point un nouvel arrangement.