Rassemblement (en. Gathering)

/ʁɑ.sɑ̃.blə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A group of people assembled for a common purpose.
The gathering for Earth Day attracted thousands of participants.
Le rassemblement pour la journée de la Terre a attiré des milliers de participants.
An event where people come together.
The annual alumni gathering takes place this weekend.
Le rassemblement annuel des anciens élèves a lieu ce week-end.

Etymology

From the verb gather, composed of 're-' and 'gather'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

support gathering
A gathering organized to support a cause or a person.
rassemblement de soutien
informal gathering
A meeting that is not official.
rassemblement informel
popular gathering
A gathering that involves the general public.
rassemblement populaire

Related Words

gather
To bring together people or things.
rassembler
assembly
A meeting of people to make decisions.
assemblée
unite
To put together elements or people.
réunir

Slang Meanings

Rassos
We meet at the rassos to talk about the party.
On se rejoint au rassos pour discuter de la fête.
Gathering
The gathering of fans was amazing.
Le rassemblage des fans a été incroyable.