Groupes (en. Groups)

/ɡʁup/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of individuals or objects considered as a whole.
Discussion groups promote the exchange of ideas.
Les groupes de discussion favorisent l'échange d'idées.
A category or class of things having common characteristics.
Blood groups are determined by specific antigens.
Les groupes sanguins sont déterminés par des antigènes spécifiques.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'gruppus', which means heap or pile.

Common Phrases and Expressions

working group
A set of people gathered to work on a project.
groupe de travail
social group
A set of individuals sharing social interactions.
groupe social
target group
A specific segment of the population targeted by a study or campaign.
groupe cible
group of friends
A set of individuals who know each other and interact regularly.
groupe d'amis
musical group
A formation of artists who play music together.
groupe musical

Related Words

collective
A group of individuals working together for a common goal.
collectif
clique
A small group of individuals with similar interests or opinions.
clique
association
A group formed for a specific purpose.
association
community
A group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.
communauté
aggregation
A set of elements gathered into a whole.
agrégation

Slang Meanings

A gang
He hangs out with his group in the neighborhood.
Il traîne avec son groupe dans le quartier.
A crew
This group of friends forms a true tight-knit group.
Cette bande de copains forme un vrai groupe soudé.
Crew
They have their own crew for the parties.
Ils ont leur propre crew pour les soirées.