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    Classer (en. To classify)

    /klɑ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Organize items according to defined criteria.
    She classified all the documents by date.
    Elle a classé tous les documents par date.
    Arrange objects in a certain order or system.
    Books must be classified by author.
    Il faut classer les livres par auteur.
    Assign a category or rank to something.
    This product has been ranked among the best of the year.
    Ce produit a été classé parmi les meilleurs de l'année.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'claser', derived from Latin 'classare', meaning to classify or arrange.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    classify without follow-up
    To set aside a matter without pursuing it.
    classer sans suite
    rank among the best
    To be recognized as one of the best.
    se classer parmi les meilleurs

    Related Words

    class
    Category or group of items with common characteristics.
    classe
    ranking
    The action of classifying or the result of this action.
    classement
    classic
    Belonging to a category recognized as a model or exemplary.
    classique

    Slang Meanings

    Classify in the hard way
    He really classified in the hard way when he decided to change careers.
    Il a vraiment classé dans le dur quand il a décidé de changer de carrière.
    Classify business matters
    After landing this contract, he feels like a king; he classifies business matters.
    Après avoir décroché ce contrat, il se sent comme un roi, il classe les affaires.