Rendezvous: meaning, definitions and examples

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rendezvous

 

[ ˈrɑːndeɪvuː ]

Context #1

meeting point

A rendezvous is a meeting at a prearranged time and place. It is often used to describe a meeting between two or more people or groups.

Synonyms

appointment, meeting, meeting point

Examples of usage

  • We agreed to meet at the park for our rendezvous.
  • The spies had a secret rendezvous at the cafe.
  • I will be waiting for you at the rendezvous point.
Context #2

romantic meeting

In a romantic context, a rendezvous refers to a planned meeting between lovers or partners, often in a secretive or exciting location.

Synonyms

encounter, meeting, tryst

Examples of usage

  • They had a romantic rendezvous by the beach at sunset.
  • The couple planned a secret rendezvous in the city.
  • Their rendezvous in Paris was unforgettable.

Translations

Translations of the word "rendezvous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encontro

🇮🇳 मुलाकात

🇩🇪 Treffen

🇮🇩 pertemuan

🇺🇦 зустріч

🇵🇱 spotkanie

🇯🇵 ランデブー

🇫🇷 rendez-vous

🇪🇸 encuentro

🇹🇷 buluşma

🇰🇷 만남

🇸🇦 لقاء

🇨🇿 setkání

🇸🇰 stretnutie

🇨🇳 约会

🇸🇮 srečanje

🇮🇸 fundur

🇰🇿 кездесу

🇬🇪 შეხვედრა

🇦🇿 görüş

🇲🇽 encuentro

Word origin

The word 'rendezvous' originated from French, where 'rendez' means 'present yourselves', and 'vous' means 'you'. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.