Recueillit (en. Collected)

/rə.kœ.ji/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: To take possession of something.

Example Sentence: He gathered donations for charity.

Il a recueilli des dons pour la charité.

Definition: To accept something that is offered.

Example Sentence: She gathered advice from her friends.

Elle a recueilli les conseils de ses amis.

Definition: To concentrate or gather oneself after a strong emotion.

Example Sentence: After the bad news, he took a moment to gather himself.

Après la mauvaise nouvelle, il s'est recueilli un moment.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb "recueillir," formed from the prefix re- and the verb "cueillir."

Common Phrase: to raise funds

Meaning: To obtain financial contributions.

recueillir des fonds

Common Phrase: to collect oneself

Meaning: To take a moment of reflection, often in silence.

se recueillir

Common Phrase: to gather information

Meaning: To assemble data or facts.

recueillir des informations

Related Word: gather

Description: Verb meaning to take or accept something.

recueillir

Related Word: pick

Description: Associated verb meaning to pick up or gather fruits or flowers.

cueillir

Slang Meaning: To receive something unexpectedly.

Slang Example: He gathered all the compliments without him knowing.

Il a recueilli tous les compliments à son insu.

Slang Meaning: To put together ideas or thoughts.

Slang Example: I gathered my thoughts before speaking.

J'ai recueilli mes pensées avant de parler.