retrouvailles

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/ʁə.tʁu.vaj/
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A joyful meeting of people who have not seen each other for a long time, often marked by emotional exchange.
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Examples

  • Les retrouvailles de la classe ont eu lieu dans le parc de l'école.
    The reunions of the class took place in the school park.
  • Nous attendions les retrouvailles avec impatience depuis le confinement.
    We had been waiting for the reunions with impatience since the lockdown.
  • Ce soir, les retrouvailles des anciens collègues promettent d'être joyeuses.
    Tonight, the reunions of the former colleagues promise to be joyful.
  • Les retrouvailles de la famille ont été marquées par des rires et des larmes.
    The family's reunions were marked by laughter and tears.
  • Après dix ans d'absence, les retrouvailles entre les cousins ont été émouvantes.
    After ten years apart, the reunions between the cousins were moving.

Similar words

réunion
retour
retour de rencontre
rassemblement
retour d'amitié
retour d'affection
retour de contact
rencontre

Meanings

Usage

Use retrouvailles when describing a happy reunion after a long period apart; avoid using it for ordinary meetings.

Common mistakes

The plural form is often dropped, leading to une retrouvailles instead of des retrouvailles.

Etymology

FAQ

What does retrouvailles mean?

It means a joyful reunion after a long separation.

How is retrouvailles used in a sentence?

Example: Après dix ans d'absence, les retrouvailles entre les cousins ont été émouvantes.

Is retrouvailles singular or plural?

It is normally used in the plural form.

What is the opposite of retrouvailles?

The opposite concepts are séparation or départ.

Can retrouvailles refer to any meeting?

It specifically refers to meetings after a long time apart, not ordinary encounters.

What are some synonyms for retrouvailles?

Synonyms include réunion, rencontre, rassemblement, retour, and others.

Is retrouvailles used in formal contexts?

Yes, it is neutral and can appear in both formal and informal writing.

How does retrouvailles differ from réunion?

While réunion can mean any meeting, retrouvailles emphasizes the emotional joy of reuniting after a long gap.

Can I use retrouvailles for a brief catch‑up?

For a brief catch‑up, rencontre or rendez‑vous is more appropriate; retrouvailles implies a longer separation.

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