assemblage

assembly, collection

noun ah-sahm-BLAHZH Rare

Also means

joining, fastening

Usage Note

Assemblage can describe both the act of putting things together and the resulting collection — an assemblage de pièces is a set of parts, while in art it refers to a collage-like 3D art form. In carpentry and mechanics, it specifically means a joint or fitting (assemblage à tenon).

Examples

"L'assemblage des pièces prend du temps."

Natural Translation

Assembling the pieces takes time.

Literal Translation

The assembly of the pieces takes of-the time.

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