Joignant (en. Joining)

/ʒwɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is in the process of joining or connecting.
The attached pieces of the file are important.
Les pièces joignantes du dossier sont importantes.
Which serves to add or bind.
The accompanying documents were sent by email.
Les documents joignants ont été envoyés par mail.
Which combines with something.
The connecting ideas create a better project.
Les idées joignantes créent un meilleur projet.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to join', from Latin 'iungere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

useful joining
Which is necessary to connect or add something.
joignant utile
accompanying documents
Documents that accompany a request or a declaration.
documents joignant

Related Words

to join
To put together, unite.
joindre
to gather
To bring together elements.
rassembler

Slang Meanings

A person who is in the know.
This guy is a connector, he knows everything about everything.
Ce type est un joignant, il sait tout sur tout.
Someone who makes things easier.
Call him, he's a connector, he will help you.
Appelle-le, c'est un joignant, il va t'aider.