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    Joignait (en. Joined)

    /ʒwaɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To unite elements or people.
    He joined the two pieces of wood with glue.
    Il joignait les deux morceaux de bois avec de la colle.
    To attach a person to a conversation or activity.
    She always joined her friends at the meetings.
    Elle joignait toujours ses amis lors des réunions.
    To meet with someone.
    We joined him at the café after work.
    Nous le joignions au café après le travail.
    To contribute or participate in a common effort.
    They joined their forces to complete the project.
    Ils joignaient leurs forces pour terminer le projet.

    Etymology

    The word 'join' comes from the Latin 'iungere', which means 'to attach' or 'to bind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    combining the useful with the pleasant
    Doing something beneficial while having fun.
    joindre l'utile à l'agréable
    joining forces
    Uniting with others to achieve a common goal.
    joindre ses forces
    reaching someone by phone
    Contacting someone by phone.
    joindre quelqu'un au téléphone
    matching words with actions
    Acting in accordance with what one says.
    joindre le geste à la parole

    Related Words

    join
    Basic verb meaning to attach or unite.
    joindre
    joint
    Point or part where two objects meet.
    joint
    junction
    Place or action of uniting things.
    jonction

    Slang Meanings

    Reaching someone in the evening
    I'm going to join friends at the bar tonight.
    Je vais joindre des amis au bar ce soir.
    Joining a plan
    He reached everyone for the barbecue.
    Il a joint tout le monde pour le barbecue.