Ensemble (en. Together)

/ɑ̃.sɑ̃.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A group of elements or individuals taken as a whole.

The whole group of participants agreed on the rules.

L'ensemble des participants a convenu des règles.

A musical or theatrical work performed by a group.

The choir sang at the cathedral.

L'ensemble vocal a chanté à la cathédrale.

adverb

As a whole, in its entirety.

We decided to take all necessary measures.

Nous avons décidé de prendre l'ensemble des mesures nécessaires.

From Old French 'ensembler', derived from Latin 'insimulare', meaning 'to unite'.

together but separate

Being part of a whole while remaining individual.

ensemble mais séparés

to work together

Collaborating to achieve a common goal.

faire ensemble

body of laws

A group of laws that govern a specific area.

ensemble de lois

component

Element of a larger whole.

composante

aggregation

Process of bringing together several elements into one whole.

agrégation

congruence

State of being in agreement or harmony with a whole.

congruence

Working as a team

On this project, we are all in it together.

Sur ce projet, on est tous ensemble.

To stand united

We must fight together for our rights.

On doit se battre ensemble pour nos droits.