rendezvous - Master This Word
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rendezvous Word Meanings
- a meeting at an agreed time and place
- a gathering or assembly
- to meet at a specified location
rendezvous Example Sentences
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rendezvous Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɒn.deɪ.vuː/
US
/rɑn.deɪ.vu/
rendezvous Word Etymology
Root: rendez- = 'to present' + vous = 'you'. Historical origin: French → English. Memory image: Imagine two friends agreeing to meet at a park where they 'present' themselves to share stories, reinforcing the idea of a social gathering.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Rendezvous in English refers to a planned meeting at a specific time and place. It can describe a casual social get-together, a formal appointment, or a prearranged meeting in business or military contexts. As a verb, to rendezvous means to meet at a designated location with someone, often after traveling separately or following a plan. The word carries a slightly elegant, old-fashioned or literary tone, but it is still common in news reports and in polite conversation. The origin is French, from rendez- “to present or meet” and vous “you,” and English speakers often remember it with the image of two friends presenting themselves to each other for a shared purpose.
Usage Reminders
- Remember the noun and verb senses; stress the asking/meeting aspect; avoid assuming romance; use exact time and place when possible; watch for formal/literary tone; pair with prepositions like at, in, or to rendezvous with someone.
Common Misconceptions
- It always means a romantic date.
- It is the same as making an appointment or reservation.
- Only the noun is used; not a verb.
- It implies traveling together rather than meeting at a location.
- It is common in everyday speech for all English speakers.
Thinking Differences
English speakers typically treat rendezvous as either a somewhat formal meeting or a literary/neutral term for a planned gathering; learners often overemphasize romance or confuse it with simple appointments.
Learning Tips
- Practice both noun and verb forms in context
- Pair with specific time and place to show planning
- Compare with synonyms like meeting, appointment, and gathering
- Note the slightly formal or literary tone
- Listen for pronunciation: /ˈrɒn. dɪˌvuː/ or /ˈrɑːn. dəzˌvuː/ depending on dialect
- Use in writing to sound polished rather than casual
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'rendezvous' correctly?
A.Let's rendezvous at the park at 3 PM.
B.I picked some ripe rendezvous from the tree.
C.They rendezvoused the broken computer.
D.She enjoys rendezvousing every weekend.
Step 3: Similar Words
Pick the synonym for 'rendezvous'.
A.Avoid
B.Gather
C.Destroy
D.Expose
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which of the following is an antonym for 'rendezvous'?
A.Separate
B.Combine
C.Meet
D.Gather
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context might you use the word 'rendezvous'?
A.Painting a picture
B.Cooking a new recipe
C.Planning a surprise party
D.Playing a video game
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