regrouper

to regroup, to bring together

verb ruh-groo-PAY Rare

Also means

to consolidate

Usage Note

Regrouper means to gather dispersed elements back into a group, or to consolidate categories. Se regrouper (reflexive) means 'to regroup' or 'to rally', often used in military or sports contexts: les troupes se regroupent ('the troops are regrouping'). It is slightly more dynamic than grouper, implying a previous dispersal.

Examples

"L'association regroupe plusieurs clubs locaux."

Natural Translation

The association brings together several local clubs.

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