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    Constituer (en. To constitute)

    /kɔ̃stitue/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Establish, form a whole from various parts.
    They formed a new research team.
    Ils ont constitué une nouvelle équipe de recherche.
    Ensure the creation of something.
    This law constitutes an important legal framework.
    Cette loi constitue un cadre juridique important.
    Represent a certain proportion or number.
    Women constitute a majority in this class.
    Les femmes constituent une majorité dans cette classe.
    Be the foundation or fundamental element of something.
    Trust constitutes the key to a successful relationship.
    La confiance constitue la clé d'une relation réussie.
    Gather or assemble elements.
    He compiled a complete file for the presentation.
    Il a constitué un dossier complet pour la présentation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'constituere', meaning to establish or set up.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to compile a file
    Gathering documents for a presentation or an investigation.
    constituer un dossier
    to constitute proof
    Creating elements that demonstrate the truth or validity of a statement.
    constituer une preuve
    to constitute a majority
    Forming a sufficient number to have control or power.
    constituer une majorité
    to form a set
    Forming a whole from several elements.
    constituer un ensemble

    Related Words

    constitution
    The set of rules that govern a country or organization.
    constitution
    constitutive
    Who is part of the constitution or contributes to forming something.
    constitutif
    to constitute an assembly
    Gather a group of people to discuss or decide important issues.
    constituer une assemblée

    Slang Meanings

    To constitute in the sense of gathering friends.
    He is going to form a team for the weekend.
    Il va constituer une team pour le week-end.
    Together, when talking about groups.
    They formed a group of friends for the project.
    Ils ont constitué une bande de potes pour le projet.