groupe
/ɡʁup/
The English phrase 'group' can be translated into French as groupe.
The term groupe is used to refer to a subset of a culture or of a society. If you want to describe an activity being done 'in a group' or 'together as a group', you should use the prepositional phrase en groupe.
Meaning: subset of a culture or of a society (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun groupe is masculine, meaning it is preceded by the masculine indefinite article un or the masculine definite article le.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡʁup/
Did you know?
- The word groupe shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'crumpet', both stemming from roots related to a small lump or mass.
- While groupe refers to a social subset, French uses the word bande to describe a close-knit group of friends. To a learner, bande might look like the word for 'rubber band' or 'strip', but it is the primary way to say 'gang' or 'crew' in a friendly context.
- If you are part of a 'group' in a professional or organizational sense, you might find yourself in a pôle. This term is frequently used in French administration to describe a group of services or experts clustered around one specific theme.
Examples in context
- Je quitte ce groupe.I'm leaving this group.This sentence shows how to use groupe when stating you are leaving a group.Tatoeba #11053191 by Rovo, translation #11052397 by shekitten
- Tout le groupe a crié.The entire group screamed.This sentence demonstrates the use of groupe when referring to a whole group screaming.Tatoeba #12183310 by always, translation #11628672 by Amastan
- Est-il dans ce groupe ?Is he in this group?This sentence illustrates how to ask if someone is part of a specific groupe.Tatoeba #1460521 by martin9, translation #13860045 by rul
- Le groupe d'étudiants était très engagé.The group of students was very engaged.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing a sociological study.
- NathanCe groupe social est très intéressant.This social group is very interesting.
- LéaOui, ils ont des traditions uniques.Yes, they have unique traditions.
- NathanQuel groupe as-tu étudié d'abord ?Which group did you study first?
- LéaJ'ai commencé par un petit groupe rural.I started with a small rural group.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry groupe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries groupe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
