Réunions (en. Meetings)

/ʁe.yni.ɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The act of gathering together.
Work meetings are essential for coordinating projects.
Les réunions de travail sont essentielles pour coordonner les projets.
A group of people who gather.
This evening's meeting will gather all team members.
La réunion de ce soir rassemblera tous les membres de l'équipe.
Event where two or more parties meet to discuss.
We have an important meeting with the client tomorrow.
Nous avons une réunion importante avec le client demain.

Etymology

From the verb 'reunir' derived from the Latin 'reunire', meaning to gather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crisis meeting
Urgent gathering to resolve a difficult situation.
réunion de crise
hold a meeting
Organizing a gathering to discuss a specific topic.
tenir une réunion
information meeting
Gathering aimed at informing participants about a given subject.
réunion d'information

Related Words

to gather
To bring together several elements or people.
réunir
gathering
The act of gathering people.
rasemblement
session
Time dedicated to specific activities, often in a group.
session

Slang Meanings

Informal meeting
We're having a 'meet-up' tonight to discuss vacations.
On se fait une 'réu' ce soir pour discuter des vacances.
Casual meeting
It was a 'casual meet-up', we were just chatting.
C'était une 'réu plan-plan', on ne faisait que papoter.