assembly

• Nom désignant un groupe de personnes réunies dans un but commun, ou le processus de réunion et de connexion de pièces ou d'éléments pour former un tout.

A noun referring to a group of people gathered together for a common purpose, or the process of putting together components or parts to form a whole.

1. Gathering of peopleB1formal

   A group of people gathered together for a common purpose, such as a meeting or ceremony.

   Assemblée (réunion de personnes)

   • The school held an assembly to announce the new rules.
   • The United Nations General Assembly meets annually.
   • A large assembly gathered in the town square to protest.

   Synonymesconferencecongregationcongressconventionconvocationcrowdgatheringmeetingrallythrong

2. Legislative bodyB2formal

   A political body that makes laws, such as a parliament or congress.

   assemblée législative

   • The state assembly voted on the new budget.
   • Members of the assembly debated the bill for hours.
   • The assembly passed a law to protect the environment.

   Synonymeschambercongresscouncildietgeneral assemblyhouselegislative assemblylegislatureparliamentsenate

3. Construction or fitting togetherB1formal

   The process of putting together parts to make a whole product or structure.

   assemblage

   • The assembly of the furniture took two hours.
   • The factory specializes in the assembly of electronic devices.
   • Instructions for assembly are included in the box.

   Synonymesbuildingconstructionerectionfabricationfittinginstallationjoiningmounting

   Antonymesdisassemblydismantlingdissolution