associations

/a.sɔ.sja.sjɔ̃/association
1.
nounfemininePlur

non-profit organizations; clubs; groups formed for a common purpose

Il y a plein d'associations sportives et culturelles dans le quartier.

There are plenty of sports and cultural associations in the neighborhood.

2.
nounfemininePlur

connections or pairings (mental associations, combinations — e.g., of colors or ideas)

Certaines associations de couleurs donnent un effet beaucoup plus moderne.

Some color pairings give a much more modern effect.