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    L'assemblee (en. The assembly)

    /l‿ɑ̃.sɑ̃.ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organization or group of people gathered to discuss or make decisions.
    The National Assembly meets to vote on laws.
    L'Assemblée nationale se réunit pour voter des lois.
    A shareholders' meeting is held every year.
    The general assembly approved the financial report.
    L'assemblée générale a approuvé le rapport financier.
    A gathering of people in a formal setting.
    The assembly elected a new president.
    L'assemblée a élu un nouveau président.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'associatio', meaning union or meeting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the National Assembly
    The lower house of the French Parliament.
    l'Assemblée nationale
    general assembly
    Meeting of all members of an organization.
    assembée générale
    the local assembly
    Meeting of representatives of the community or region.
    l'assemblée locale

    Related Words

    constituent assembly
    Meeting aimed at drafting a constitution.
    assemblée constitutive
    plenary assembly
    Meeting where all members are present.
    assemblée plénière
    neighborhood assembly
    Meeting of neighborhood residents to discuss local issues.
    assemblée de quartier

    Slang Meanings

    Informal gathering
    We had a little assembly at my place.
    On s'est fait une petite assemblée chez moi.
    Improvised meeting
    We held an assembly at the last minute to sort that out.
    On a fait une assemblée à la dernière minute pour régler ça.