rejoindre
/ʁə.ʒwɛ̃dʁ/
The English verb 'join' is translated in French as rejoindre.
rejoindre is used to describe the act of reaching or catching up with a person or a group. It can also mean to combine more than one item into one. Related nouns include jointure, which refers to an intersection of data or an interconnect for piping and wiring.
Meaning: to combine more than one item into one, to put together (verb)
Which one should you use?
While rejoindre is used for joining people or groups, it carries the specific nuance of 'catching up with' or 'reaching' someone who is already at a destination or within a group.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The third person singular present indicative form of rejoindre is rejoint.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁə.ʒwɛ̃dʁ/ (two syllables)
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse rejoindre with joindre. In French, joindre is typically used for joining two physical objects together, such as a letter to an envelope, whereas rejoindre is the appropriate term for joining people or groups.
Did you know?
- In French, if you want to 'join' a club or an organization, you wouldn't use rejoindre, but rather the verb adhérer.
- The expression joindre le geste à la parole means to follow through on a promise by taking action.
- In a professional context, the phrase joindre quelqu'un often means to successfully reach someone by phone or email rather than meeting them physically.
Examples in context
- Viens nous rejoindre !Come join us.This sentence shows how to use rejoindre to invite someone to join a group.Tatoeba #3516603 by sacredceltic, translation #2245200 by CK
- Veux-tu les rejoindre ?Do you want to join them?This sentence uses rejoindre to ask if someone wants to join others.Tatoeba #5366506 by Aiji, translation #2012090 by CK
- Va rejoindre tes sœurs.Go join your sisters.This sentence uses rejoindre to instruct someone to go and catch up with their sisters.Tatoeba #6006757 by Blabla, translation #6009154 by mailohilohi
- La directrice m'a demandé de rejoindre le comité.The director asked me to join the committee.
- Je me suis joint(e) à l'équipe de volontaires.I joined the volunteer team.
- Je souhaite participer à la réunion de demain.I would like to join/participate in tomorrow's meeting.
- Rejoins-moi à la fête ce soir !Join me at the party tonight!
- Viens nous rejoindre pour une partie de football !Come join us for a game of football!
- Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée inoubliable !Join us for an unforgettable evening!
- Viens nous rejoindre à la plage demain !Come join us at the beach tomorrow!
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are talking about a group of friends at a cafe.
- LéaLes autres sont déjà au café.The others are already at the cafe.
- LucasJe vais les rejoindre dans dix minutes.I will join them in ten minutes.
- LéaEst-ce que je peux venir avec toi ?Can I come with you?
- LucasOui, on peut rejoindre le groupe ensemble.Yes, we can join the group together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rejoindre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
