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    Recueillir (en. Collect)

    /ʁə.kœ.jiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring together what was scattered, sparse, or absent.
    She gathered the necessary information for her project.
    Elle a recueilli les informations nécessaires pour son projet.
    To welcome someone into one's home to offer them shelter.
    He took in a homeless person at his home during the winter.
    Il a recueilli un sans-abri dans sa maison durant l'hiver.
    To receive reactions or impressions from others.
    He gathered public opinions on his film.
    Il a recueilli les avis du public sur son film.
    To assemble data or elements from different sources.
    She collected testimonies for her investigation.
    Elle a recueilli des témoignages pour son enquête.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'recolligere', which means to gather.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    raise funds
    Collecting money for a specific cause.
    recueillir des fonds
    gather testimonies
    Obtaining narratives or statements from people.
    recueillir des témoignages
    gather information
    Collecting data or knowledge on a subject.
    recueillir des informations

    Related Words

    collection
    Action of gathering objects or information.
    collecte
    welcome
    The action of welcoming or the place where people are received.
    accueil
    support
    Help provided to someone, often by offering refuge or assistance.
    soutien

    Slang Meanings

    Recoup
    He picked up some books at the library.
    Il a récupéré quelques livres à la bibliothèque.
    Grab
    He grabbed interesting info during the meeting.
    Il a chopé des infos intéressantes lors de la réunion.