L'arrangement (en. The arrangement)

/a.ʁɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Organization or arrangement of things, events, or agreements.
The arrangement of the tables for the party was perfect.
L'arrangement des tables pour la fête était parfait.
Joint decision-making between multiple parties.
We found an amicable arrangement after the dispute.
Nous avons trouvé un arrangement amiable après la dispute.
Adaptation of a musical work.
The arrangement of this song gives it new life.
L'arrangement de cette chanson lui donne une nouvelle vie.

Etymology

From the verb 'arranger', originating from the Latin 'arrangere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make an arrangement
To reach an agreement.
faire un arrangement
To seek an arrangement
To attempt to negotiate an agreement.
chercher un arrangement
An amicable arrangement
An agreement reached without conflict.
un arrangement à l'amiable
To finalize an arrangement
To work on the details of an agreement.
mettre au point un arrangement

Related Words

To arrange
To put in order, to organize.
arranger
Musical arrangement
Adaptation of a musical work.
arrangement musical
Disagreement
Absence of agreement between parties.
désaccord

Slang Meanings

An informal compromise often looked down upon.
He found an under-the-table arrangement to avoid trouble.
Il a trouvé un arrangement sous la table pour éviter des ennuis.
More or less legal agreement between friends.
It's an arrangement between us, no need for papers.
C'est un arrangement entre nous, pas besoin de papiers.