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    L'assemblée (en. The assembly)

    /lasɑ̃ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A gathering of people with a common purpose.
    The National Assembly meets to discuss laws.
    L'assemblée nationale se réunit pour discuter des lois.
    A deliberative body that represents a part of the population.
    The Assembly of Regions was created to give a voice to local communities.
    L'assemblée des régions a été créée pour donner une voix aux collectivités locales.
    A grouping of members of an organization.
    The general shareholders' assembly will take place tomorrow.
    L'assemblée générale des actionnaires aura lieu demain.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to assemble', which comes from the Latin 'assimulare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the general assembly
    Annual meeting of all members of an organization to discuss affairs.
    l'assemblée générale

    Related Words

    assembly
    The action of bringing together parts or elements.
    assemblage
    constituent assembly
    Assembly tasked with drafting a constitution.
    assemblée constituante

    Slang Meanings

    To gather to discuss informally.
    We are going to have a meeting to talk about our project.
    On va faire une assemblée pour parler de notre projet.