rassemblement
/ʁa.sɑ̃.blə.mɑ̃/masculine
The English word rally can be translated into French as rassemblement, meeting or manifestation.
Meaning: public gathering for a cause (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rassemblement | /ʁa.sɑ̃.blə.mɑ̃/ | masculine |
| meeting | /mi.tiŋ/ | masculine |
| manifestation | /ma.ni.fɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/ | feminine |
Rassemblement is the most neutral and versatile term for a gathering of people for a specific cause or purpose.
Which one should you use?
While rassemblement is a general gathering, manifestation specifically refers to a protest or demonstration in a street context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Rassemblement and manifestation are both considered formal terms. Meeting is an anglicism used to refer to a political rally or a stump speech.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine noun rassemblement is formed by adding an 's', resulting in rassemblements.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁa.sɑ̃.blə.mɑ̃/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- While manifestation means 'rally' or 'protest', it is so common that French speakers almost always shorten it to manif in casual conversation.
- While 'manifestation' can mean a protest, it also describes the appearance of a ghost or a supernatural entity in French.
- In France, a manifestation is so culturally central that the government has a specific set of laws and a dedicated police response strategy solely for managing these events.
Examples in context
- Dan a participé à un rassemblement anti-raciste.Dan attended an anti-racist rally.This sentence shows how to use rassemblement in the context of an anti-racist rally.Tatoeba #3998193 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #3998140 by Amastan
- Je me rends à un rassemblement de camions géants.I'm going to a monster truck rally.This sentence demonstrates the use of rassemblement for a themed event like a monster truck rally.Tatoeba #1630072 by sacredceltic, translation #1629777 by Spamster
- Le candidat a prononcé son discours de campagne habituel lors du meeting.The candidate delivered his usual stump speech at the rally.This sentence shows how the anglicism meeting is used to describe a political campaign speech.Tatoeba #12659961 by lbdx, translation #12659957 by rul
- Nous avons prévu un rassemblement pacifiqueWe have planned a peaceful rally
- Ils organisent une manifestation contre les injustices socialesThey are organizing a rally against social injustices
- On se retrouve à la manif demain?Shall we meet up at the rally tomorrow?
- La mobilisation contre cette mesure est très forteThe rally against this measure is very strong
- Ce rassemblement est importantThis rally is important
- La manifestation a rassemblé beaucoup de personnesThe rally gathered many people
- Le rassemblement de demain sera à la place principaleTomorrow's rally will be at the main square
- La manifestation d'hier était massiveYesterday's rally was massive
- Je participerai à un rassemblement écologique ce week-end.I will participate in an environmental rally this weekend.
- On se retrouve à la manif contre le projet de loi!Let's meet up at the rally against the proposed law!
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing a local protest.
- LucasTu viens au rassemblement de demain ?Are you coming to the rally tomorrow?
- ManonOui, je ne veux pas manquer ce rassemblement.Yes, I don't want to miss this rally.
- LucasC'est important pour notre cause.It is important for our cause.
- ManonTout à fait, Lucas.Exactly, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rally” translations and entries rassemblement, meeting, manifestation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
