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    Ranger (en. To put away)

    /ʁɑ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put objects or documents in order.
    One must tidy up the room before inviting friends.
    Il faut ranger la chambre avant d'inviter des amis.
    To place something in a specific location.
    She arranged the books on the shelf.
    Elle a rangé les livres sur l'étagère.
    To organize things methodically.
    It is important to put away your things after using them.
    Il est important de ranger ses affaires après les avoir utilisées.

    Etymology

    From the ancient verb 'rengier' meaning 'to put in line'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put away one's things
    To put order in one's personal belongings.
    ranger ses affaires
    to organize a file
    To update or organize a file.
    ranger un dossier
    to sort out ideas
    To clarify or organize one's thoughts.
    ranger les idées

    Related Words

    rank
    Position or order in a series.
    rang
    arrangement
    Action of placing things in an orderly manner.
    arrangement
    organization
    Methodical arrangement of elements.
    organisation

    Slang Meanings

    To tidy up messy things.
    I had a real mess in my room, I had to clean it up.
    J'avais un vrai bazar dans ma chambre, il fallait que je la range.
    To take the right side.
    When it came time to choose, he sided well with us.
    Quand il a fallu choisir, il s'est bien rangé avec nous.