Rassembler (en. Gather)

ʁɑ̃.sɑ̃.ble

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To bring people or objects together.
He gathered all his friends for a party.
Il a rassemblé tous ses amis pour une fête.
To collect information or data.
She gathered evidence for her investigation.
Elle a rassemblé des preuves pour son enquête.
To group scattered elements.
He gathered all the necessary documents.
Il a rassemblé tous les documents nécessaires.

Etymology

From Old French 'rassembler', composed of 're-' and 'assembler'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather the troops
Bringing people together for a common goal.
rassembler les troupes
gather ideas
Putting together different ideas.
rassembler des idées
to gather together
Meeting in a common place.
se rassembler

Related Words

assembly
Action of assembling.
assemblage
gathering
Action of gathering, meeting.
rassemblement
assembly
Group of people assembled.
assemblée

Slang Meanings

To collect people informally.
We're going to gather everyone for a drinks party.
On va rassembler tout le monde pour un apéro.
To bring people together.
He gathered his crew to go out clubbing.
Il a rassemblé son crew pour sortir en boîte.