Congrès (en. Congress)

/kɔ̃ɡʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Gathering of people to debate or decide.

The annual congress of doctors deals with new research in the health field.

Le congrès annuel des médecins traite des nouvelles recherches dans le domaine de la santé.

Structured event, often with multiple sessions.

She attended a congress on information technology.

Elle a assisté à un congrès sur les technologies de l'information.

Legislative body in some countries.

The United States Congress is composed of two chambers.

Le congrès des États-Unis se compose de deux chambres.

From the Latin 'congressus', meaning 'the act of meeting'.

youth congress

Event bringing together young people to discuss their concerns.

congrès des jeunes

international congress

Meeting of people from several countries on a common subject.

congrès international

scientific congress

Event focused on presenting scientific research.

congrès scientifique

assembly

Meeting of people to discuss common business.

assemblée

symposium

Meeting of experts to exchange ideas.

symposium

colloquium

Discussion or debate on a specific topic.

colloque

Informal gathering among friends.

We're having a congress this weekend to discuss our vacation plans.

On se fait un congrès ce week-end pour discuter de nos projets de vacances.

Large gathering.

It was a true congress of music fans at the festival.

C'était un véritable congrès de fans de musique au festival.