L'association (en. The association)
/l.as.ɔ.sja.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Action of associating, forming a group.
The environmental protection association organizes waste collection events.
L'association pour la protection de l'environnement organise des collectes de déchets.
A group of people united for a common purpose.
This association helps homeless people.
Cette association vient en aide aux personnes sans-abri.
Organization bringing together members with similar interests.
He is a member of an association of young entrepreneurs.
Il est membre d'une association de jeunes entrepreneurs.
Etymology
From the Latin 'associatio', derived from the verb 'associare' meaning to unite.
Common Phrases and Expressions
non-profit association
Organization that does not seek to make profits.
association à but non lucratif
to be part of an association
To be a member of a group or organization.
faire partie d'une association
to create an association
To found a group of people for a common goal.
créer une association
to bring together the associations
To put together several groups with similar interests.
réunir les associations
Related Words
associationist
Person who is part of an association.
associationniste
associative
Relating to an association.
associatif
associated
Person who shares a common activity or project.
associé
Slang Meanings
Assos
He participates in several assos to help young people.
Il participe à plusieurs assos pour aider les jeunes.
Assoce
The assoce he founded organizes sporting events.
L'assoce qu'il a fondée organise des événements sportifs.