Rangée (en. Row)

/ʁɑ̃.ʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Set of elements arranged in a specific order.
The students lined up in file, forming a long row.
Les élèves se sont alignés en file, formant une longue rangée.
Series or succession of similar things.
There was a row of identical houses in the neighborhood.
Il y avait une rangée de maisons identiques dans le quartier.
Space or distance between two elements.
He left a row of empty seats between himself and the stranger.
Il a laissé une rangée de sièges vides entre lui et l'inconnu.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to arrange', originating from the Latin 'ranga' meaning 'to align'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

row of vegetables
Cultivation setup where vegetables are planted in a line.
rangée de légumes
a row of trees
Series of trees planted in a straight line.
une rangée d'arbres
row of chairs
Arrangement of chairs in alignment.
rangée de chaises

Related Words

to arrange
To put in order or arrange.
ranger
arranged
Past participle of the verb 'to arrange'.
rangéé
rank
Position in order.
rang

Slang Meanings

To get organized
The friends lined up to take a photo.
Les amis se sont rangés pour se photographier.
To put things in order
We need to line up for the event.
Il faut qu'on fasse une rangée pour l'événement.