Ramasser
Example: Nous devons ramasser les feuilles avant la pluie demain.
Definition
"Ramasser" means to collect or gather objects or items, often from the ground or scattered places. It commonly refers to picking up things like leaves, papers, or other small objects, as in the phrase, "Nous devons ramasser les feuilles avant la pluie demain."
Translations
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to gather -
recoger -
oprapen -
recollir -
aufsammeln
Etymology
The French verb "ramasser" comes from the prefix "re-" meaning 'again' or 'back' and "amasser" meaning 'to amass' or 'to gather.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of gathering things back together. Did you know that "ramasser" can be used both literally, for picking things up, and figuratively, like collecting points or results?
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"Ramasser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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