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    Ramasse (en. Pick up)

    /ʁa.mɑs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something that is on the ground or in a place where it shouldn't be.
    She is picking up the dead leaves in the garden.
    Elle ramasse les feuilles mortes dans le jardin.
    To collect or gather scattered things.
    He picks up the toys after playing.
    Il ramasse les jouets après avoir joué.
    To bring together disassociated elements.
    We are going to raise funds for the association.
    Nous allons ramasser des fonds pour l'association.
    To acquire or retrieve something.
    He gathered information for his project.
    Il a ramassé des informations pour son projet.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ramasser', composed of 'ra-' and 'maser', meaning to assemble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pick up the pieces
    Collecting elements after a difficult situation.
    ramasser les morceaux
    gather one's belongings
    Putting one's things in order to leave.
    ramasser ses affaires
    receive compliments
    Receiving praise or congratulations.
    ramasser des compliments

    Related Words

    ramassage
    The action of picking up.
    ramassage
    mass
    A collection of material or substance.
    masse
    to unite
    Bringing together people or things.
    réunir

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly gather money.
    He quickly picked up cash in no time.
    Il a ramassé des thunes en un rien de temps.
    Algeria, referring to a person who takes everything.
    He is a collector; he takes everything he finds.
    C'est un ramasseur, il prend tout ce qu'il trouve.