L'ensemble (en. The whole)

/lɑ̃.sɑ̃.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A collection or group of things considered in their entirety.

Example Sentence: The whole of the results must be analyzed.

L'ensemble des résultats doit être analysé.

Definition: An integral work, often in music or art.

Example Sentence: The symphonic ensemble performed a masterful piece.

L'ensemble symphonique a joué une pièce magistrale.

Etymology/Origin: The word 'ensemble' comes from the Latin 'insimul', which means 'together'.

Phrase: the whole of things

Meaning: Everything that is concerned.

l'ensemble des choses

Phrase: together with

Meaning: In the company of.

ensemble avec

Phrase: overall

Meaning: Overall, in general.

dans l'ensemble

Related Word: ensemble

Description: An arrangement or grouping.

ensemble

Related Word: system

Description: An interconnected set of elements.

système

Slang Meaning: A global thing.

Slang Example: We did everything together, it's a real whole.

On a tout fait ensemble, c'est un vrai ensemble.

Slang Meaning: The combined total.

Slang Example: The whole of our efforts has borne fruit.

L'ensemble de nos efforts a porté ses fruits.