rendezvous
Translation
rendezvous, meeting, appointment
Examples
They arranged a rendezvous for the next day.
They arranged a rendezvous for the next day.
The café was their usual rendezvous.
The café was their usual rendezvous.
Grammar Patterns
a rendezvous with ((sb.)) a meeting with (sb.) They arranged a rendezvous with the agent.
a rendezvous at ((a place)) a meeting place at (a place) The café was their usual rendezvous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meeting, appointment, assignation, tryst
Etymology
From French 'rendez-vous', literally meaning 'present yourselves'.
Memory Tips
It's a French word. Break it down: 'Rendez' (present) + 'vous' (you). Imagine saying 'Present yourself!' at a secret meeting spot.