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gathering

/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

gathering along

gatheringnoun

gatherings

/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/

Translations

rassemblementSens général pour une réunion ou une assemblée.

The annual family gathering was held at the park this year.

Le rassemblement familial annuel a eu lieu au parc cette année.

collecteSens de collecte ou de recueil progressif d’éléments, notamment dans un contexte formel.

The gathering of evidence took several weeks.

La collecte des preuves a pris plusieurs semaines.

froncesTermine de couture et d’habillement.

The dress features delicate gathering at the waist.

La robe présente de délicates fronces à la taille.

Additional translations

abcèsSens archaïque ou médical ancien.

Definitions

An assembly or meeting, especially a social or festive one or one held for a specific purpose.

The annual family gathering was held at the park this year.

The act or process of collecting or accumulating something.

The gathering of evidence took several weeks.

A localized swelling of pus; an abscess (archaic).

He had to see the doctor about a painful gathering on his arm.

A series of small folds in cloth produced by drawing the fabric together with stitches; a ruche or shirring.

The dress features delicate gathering at the waist.

Synonyms

gatheringgerund / present participle

/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively as a participial adjective (e.g., "the gathering storm").

Translations

s’amoncelantEmployé pour des éléments qui se rapprochent ou s’accumulent progressivement, notamment en météorologie.

They hurried home beneath the gathering clouds.

Ils se sont dépêchés de rentrer chez eux sous les nuages s’amoncelant.

Definitions

Increasing, approaching, or coming together.

They hurried home beneath the gathering clouds.

Synonyms

gatherverb

gathering

Gerund

gathered

Past Simple

gathered

Past Participle

gathering

Gerund

/ˈɡæð.ə/

/ˈɡæð.ɚ/

Translations

rassembler

She gathered all the documents needed for the meeting.

Elle a rassemblé tous les documents nécessaires à la réunion.

se rassembler

The crowd gathered in the town square for the festival.

La foule s'est rassemblée sur la place de la ville pour le festival.

déduire

From his tone, I gathered that he was not pleased with the decision.

D'après son ton, j'ai déduit qu'il n'était pas satisfait de la décision.

froncerCouture, tissu.

She gathered the fabric at the waist to create a more fitted look.

Elle a froncé le tissu à la taille pour créer une allure plus ajustée.

rassemblerSens figuré, pour des pensées, du courage ou des forces.

She paused, gathering her thoughts before speaking.

Elle s'est arrêtée, rassemblant ses idées avant de parler.

récolterAgriculture.

We gathered apples from the orchard all afternoon.

Nous avons récolté des pommes du verger tout l'après-midi.

Additional translations

se renforcerPour une force, une intensité ou une tempête.

Definitions

To collect or bring together from various places or sources.

She gathered all the documents needed for the meeting.

To come together or assemble, often for a specific purpose.

The crowd gathered in the town square for the festival.

To increase in speed, force, or intensity.

The storm gathered strength as it moved towards the coast.

To infer or conclude from evidence or information.

From his tone, I gathered that he was not pleased with the decision.

To draw or pull fabric into small folds or puckers.

She gathered the fabric at the waist to create a more fitted look.

To summon up or muster (a quality, feeling, or strength) within oneself.

She paused, gathering her thoughts before speaking.

To harvest or pick (fruit, flowers, crops, etc.) from their place of growth.

We gathered apples from the orchard all afternoon.

Synonyms

bring together

Antonyms

disperse

scatter

separate

gathernoun

Definitions

A small fold or pleat in fabric, created by drawing together a section of the material.

The dress featured a gather at the waist, giving it a more fitted look.