ensemble

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/ɑ̃.sɑ̃bl/

adverb

together

at the same time

On va manger ensemble ce soir ?

Are we eating together tonight?

Synonyms:en même temps, tous ensemble, simultanément

nounmasculine

the whole; the entirety

L'ensemble de l'équipe est d'accord.

The whole team agrees.

Synonyms:tout, totalité

nounmasculine

a set; a collection (e.g., tools, items, mathematical set)

J'ai acheté un ensemble d'outils pour monter les meubles.

I bought a set of tools to put the furniture together.

Synonyms:lot, série, collection

nounmasculine

an outfit; a coordinated set of clothing

Elle a choisi un bel ensemble pour la soirée.

She chose a nice outfit for the evening.

Synonyms:tenue, costume

nounmasculine

a musical group or ensemble (small orchestra, chamber group)

L'ensemble baroque donnera un concert ce soir.

The baroque ensemble will give a concert tonight.

Synonyms:formation, groupe, orchestre

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Ensemble means "together" (adverb) or "a set/outfit" (masculine noun).

USAGE

As an adverb, it typically follows the verb to indicate joint action: "Nous allons manger ensemble." (We're going to eat together.)

TRAPS

Don't confuse adverbial ensemble with an adjective. It doesn't change form based on gender or number. For "they are together," use "Ils sont ensemble," not "ils sont ensembles."