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    L’assemblée (en. The assembly)

    /l‿a.sɑ̃.ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Deliberative body that can make legislative or administrative decisions.
    The National Assembly votes on laws.
    L'Assemblée nationale vote les lois.
    Meeting of a group of people with common interests.
    The parents' assembly took place this evening.
    L'assemblée des parents d'élèves a eu lieu ce soir.
    Set of people gathered for a specific purpose.
    A large assembly was held to discuss climate change.
    Une grande assemblée s'est tenue pour discuter du changement climatique.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to assemble', from the Latin 'assimulare' which means 'to put together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the General Assembly
    Meeting of members to discuss major affairs of an organization.
    l’Assemblée générale
    the National Assembly
    Legislative institution in France composed of deputies.
    l’Assemblée nationale
    the Citizens' Assembly
    Gathering of people to debate public interest issues.
    l’Assemblée des citoyens

    Related Words

    constituent assembly
    Body that drafts or adopts a constitution.
    assemblée constituante
    deputy
    Member of a legislative assembly, notably in the National Assembly in France.
    député
    vote
    Act of choosing among several options during an assembly.
    vote

    Slang Meanings

    Gathering with friends to discuss or share ideas.
    We had our assembly at the café this morning.
    On a fait notre assemblée au café ce matin.
    Informal or impromptu gathering.
    He organized a small assembly at his place this weekend.
    Il a organisé une petite assemblée chez lui ce week-end.