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    Rangeait (en. Was tidying up)

    /ʁɑ̃ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To organize or put objects or elements in order.
    She was arranging her books by author.
    Elle rangeait ses livres par auteur.
    To place something in a specific location.
    He was putting the shoes in the closet.
    Il rangeait les chaussures au placard.
    To set up rows or lines.
    The children were putting away their chairs after the meal.
    Les enfants rangeaient leurs chaises après le repas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to arrange', which comes from the Latin 'rancium', meaning to arrange.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to organize one's things
    To put personal items in order.
    ranger ses affaires
    to tidy up the house
    To organize and clean the interior of the house.
    ranger la maison
    to organize one's thoughts
    To clarify one's thoughts or opinions.
    ranger ses idées

    Related Words

    arranger
    To put in order.
    ranger
    to organize
    To organize carefully.
    agencer
    to order
    To arrange in a certain order.
    ordonner

    Slang Meanings

    To tidy up in a hurried manner.
    He hastily arranged before the guests arrived.
    Il a rangé à la va-vite avant que les invités arrivent.
    To sort quickly without really paying attention.
    She tidied up, but not very carefully.
    Elle a rangé, mais pas très soigneusement.