rendezvous
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɒndɪvuː/
KK: /ˈrɒndɪvuː/
noun
Definition
A meeting that is planned to happen at a specific time and place.
Example
They arranged a rendezvous at the park to discuss their project.
Conversation
Hey, are we still on for our rendezvous at the park this weekend?
Absolutely! I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Great! What time should we meet at our usual spot?
Let’s say 3 PM — that way we can enjoy the afternoon together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
meeting
gathering
appointment
Antonyms
separation
dispersal
division
transitive verb
Definition
To meet at a specific place and time, often for a planned meeting or gathering.
Example
We decided to rendezvous at the café after work.
Tense Forms
Past: rendezvoused
Past Participle: rendezvoused
Conversation
Hey, do you remember our plan to rendezvous at the café?
Of course! I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
What time should we rendezvous there?
Root Explanation
Rendezvous → It originates from the Old French 'rendez-vous', where 'rendez' is the imperative form of 'rendre' (meaning to present or return) and 'vous' means 'you'. The term refers to a place where people agree to meet or present themselves to one another.
Memory Tip
Think of 'presenting yourself' ('rendre') to someone at a specific 'place' ('vous') — that's what a rendezvous is all about.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.