Rendez-vous (en. Appointment)

/ʁɑ̃.de.vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An agreement to meet.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.
J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin demain.
A meeting or a set date.
We have a business meeting at 2 PM.
Nous avons un rendez-vous d'affaires à 14 heures.
A place where people meet.
The café is our usual meeting spot.
Le café est notre rendez-vous habituel.

Etymology

From the verb 'rendre', plus the noun 'vous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

romantic rendez-vous
A romantic encounter.
rendez-vous amoureux
business rendez-vous
A professional meeting.
rendez-vous d'affaires
to arrange a meeting
To set up a meeting for someone.
donner rendez-vous

Related Words

render
To produce or provoke an experience.
rendre
you
Second person plural, used respectfully to address others.
vous

Slang Meanings

A plan or an outing with friends.
Are we meeting at the park tonight?
On se fait un rendez-vous au parc ce soir ?
A less formal goal or intention.
It's just a casual meeting, nothing serious.
C'est juste un rendez-vous, rien de sérieux.