French dictionary

ensemble/ɑ̃.sɑ̃bl/

adverb / noun · A2 · Frequency 346

adverb

together
The adverb ensemble is used to indicate simultaneous actions or states, common in both spoken and written language.

Nous avons travaillé ensemble toute la matinée.
We worked together all morning.
Les deux enfants ont rangé leur chambre ensemble.
The two children tidied their room together.
Ils ont préparé le dîner ensemble après les cours.
They prepared dinner together after class.

*ensemble de travail
ensemble de travail
The adverb ensemble cannot modify noun phrases; 'ensemble de travail' should be 'un ensemble de travail' (a work group).

set, group, whole
Refers to a whole made up of multiple elements, can be an abstract or concrete collection.
outfit (a set of articles of clothing)
Refers to a coordinated set of clothing.
ensemble (a group performing music or acting together)
Refers to a group performing music or acting together.

Le musée a présenté un ensemble de sculptures en bois.
The museum presented a collection of wooden sculptures.
Elle a choisi un ensemble élégant pour la cérémonie.
She chose an elegant outfit for the ceremony.
L'ensemble a interprété une œuvre contemporaine avec énergie.
The ensemble performed a contemporary work with energy.

un ensemble de vêtements
un ensemble
Learners often mistakenly say “un ensemble de vêtements” to mean an outfit, but “ensemble” alone suffices to express a set of clothes.
l'ensemble des choses
l'ensemble
When “ensemble” means a whole or set, it does not require redundant qualifiers like “des choses”; simply use “l'ensemble”.

set, group, whole
Refers to a whole made up of multiple elements, can be an abstract or concrete collection.
outfit (a set of articles of clothing)
Refers to a coordinated set of clothing.
ensemble (a group performing music or acting together)
Refers to a group performing music or acting together.

Les ensembles de données ont été vérifiés avant l'analyse.
The data sets were checked before the analysis.
Dans ce musée, plusieurs ensembles d'objets racontent l'histoire de la région.
In this museum, several groups of objects tell the story of the region.
Les ensembles présentés dans cette boutique sont élégants mais abordables.
The outfits displayed in this shop are elegant but affordable.
Les ensembles de cérémonie seront livrés vendredi.
The formal outfits will be delivered on Friday.