A2 noun Neutre #304 le plus courant

group

/ɡruːp/

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. It can refer to a small collection of individuals or a larger, organized set of people working toward a common goal.

Exemples

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1

A group of friends went to the cinema together last night.

A collection of companions went to the movies as a unit.

2

The research committee consists of a diverse group of experts.

The official board is made up of various specialists.

3

Our group is meeting up at the park later if you want to join.

Our bunch of friends is gathering at the park later.

Famille de mots

Nom
group
Verb
group
Adjectif
grouped
Apparenté
grouping
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'G' in Group as a circle that is 'Gathering' things inside it.

Quiz rapide

The teacher asked the students to split into a small _____ for the project.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : group

Exemples

1

A group of friends went to the cinema together last night.

everyday

A collection of companions went to the movies as a unit.

2

The research committee consists of a diverse group of experts.

formal

The official board is made up of various specialists.

3

Our group is meeting up at the park later if you want to join.

informal

Our bunch of friends is gathering at the park later.

4

The scientists observed the control group over a period of six months.

academic

The researchers monitored the specific set of subjects for half a year.

5

The management group will review the quarterly budget next week.

business

The executive team will examine the three-month finances next week.

Famille de mots

Nom
group
Verb
group
Adjectif
grouped
Apparenté
grouping

Collocations courantes

small group a limited number of people
group discussion a conversation involving several people
ethnic group a community sharing a common culture
peer group people of the same age or status
group activity something done together by several people

Phrases Courantes

in a group

together with others

age group

people of a similar age

group work

tasks completed by multiple people

Souvent confondu avec

group vs crowd

A crowd is usually a large, unorganized gathering, while a group often implies a shared connection or purpose.

group vs team

A team works specifically toward a common competitive or professional goal, whereas a group is more general.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'group' is highly versatile and can be used for people, animals, or inanimate objects. In British English, it can be followed by either a singular or plural verb.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'group' when 'team' is better for sports, or 'crowd' for an anonymous mass of people in the street.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'G' in Group as a circle that is 'Gathering' things inside it.

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Origine du mot

From the mid-17th century French word 'groupe', based on Italian 'gruppo'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one group, two groups. Collective noun: can take 'is' or 'are' depending on the regional dialect. Often followed by 'of' + plural noun (e.g., a group of students).
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Contexte culturel

In many Western educational systems, 'group work' is a fundamental teaching method used to build social and collaborative skills.

Quiz rapide

The teacher asked the students to split into a small _____ for the project.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : group

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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