congress

• Assemblée officielle de représentants, de délégués ou de membres d'une organisation, souvent pour discuter et prendre des décisions sur des questions législatives ou politiques.

A formal meeting or assembly of representatives, delegates, or members of an organization, often for discussion and decision-making on legislative or policy matters.

1. Legislative bodyB1formalamericanpolitical

   A formal meeting or assembly of representatives for discussion and decision-making, especially in a political context.

   congrès (assemblée législative)

   • The U.S. Congress passed a new law yesterday.
   • She was elected to Congress last year.
   • Congress will debate the budget proposal next week.

   Synonymesassemblychambercouncildiethouselegislatureparliament

2. Formal conferenceB2formalpolitical

   A large formal meeting or series of meetings where experts discuss a particular subject.

   congrès

   • The International Congress of Mathematicians is held every four years.
   • Scientists gathered at the medical congress to share research.
   • The peace congress brought together leaders from many nations.

   Synonymesassemblyconferenceconventionconvocationmeetingsummitsymposium