rally

• Nom désignant un rassemblement public de masse ou une réunion, souvent à visée politique, sociale ou sportive, ainsi qu'une reprise ou un redressement des prix ou de la performance.

A noun referring to a large public gathering or meeting, often for a political, social, or sporting purpose, or a recovery in price or performance.

1. Political gatheringB1formal

   A large public meeting, especially one held to support a political cause or candidate.

   Rassemblement politique

   • Thousands attended the political rally in the city center.
   • The candidate gave a passionate speech at the rally.
   • The rally was organized to protest the new law.

   Synonymesassemblyconventiondemonstrationgatheringmarchmeetingprotestsit-in

2. Sports competitionB1formal

   A long-distance race for motor vehicles, often over rough terrain.

   Rallye automobile

   • The Paris-Dakar rally is one of the toughest races in the world.
   • He won the rally championship last year.
   • The rally cars sped through the desert.

   Synonymesautomobile racecar racecompetitionrace

3. Recovery or comebackB2formal

   A recovery in prices, health, or performance after a decline.

   Rétablissement, retour en force

   • The stock market staged a rally after the initial drop.
   • The team made a late rally to win the game.
   • Her health took a rally after the treatment.

   Synonymescomebackimprovementreboundrecoveryresurgencerevivalupturn

   Antonymescollapsecrashdeclinedepressiondownturnslump

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rassembler ou d'unir des personnes pour un objectif commun, ou de se remettre d'un échec.

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering or bringing together for a common purpose, or to recover from a setback.

1. Gather for supportB2formal

   To come together or bring people together for a common purpose, especially for support or protest.

   Se rassembler (pour un soutien)

   • Thousands of people rallied in the city square to demand change.
   • The community rallied to support the family after the fire.
   • They rallied the troops before the battle.

   Synonymesassembleconvenegathermarshalmusterorganizeround upunite

   Antonymesdispersedividescatterseparate

2. Recover or improveB2formal

   To recover from a setback, illness, or difficult situation; to regain strength or energy.

   Se rétablir, reprendre des forces

   • The patient rallied after receiving the new treatment.
   • The stock market rallied after the positive economic news.
   • She rallied her spirits after the disappointing news.

   Synonymesbounce backperk uppick upreboundrecoverrecuperaterevive

   Antonymesdeclinedeterioratefadeflagweakenworsen

3. Sports: hit back and forthB1informalsport

   In tennis or similar sports, to hit the ball back and forth repeatedly.

   Échanger des balles

   • The two players rallied for over a minute before one made a mistake.
   • They rallied back and forth across the net.
   • The crowd cheered as the players rallied intensely.

   Synonymesbandybatexchangevolley