rendezvous

/ˈrɒn.deɪ.vuː/ French Origin Culture

Original Word

rendez-vous

French

Entered English

16th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "rendezvous"

From French 'rendez-vous', literally 'present yourselves', from the verb 'se rendre' (to go/present oneself). Originally a military term for an appointed meeting place. Now used for any arranged meeting.

Example Usage

"They had a secret rendezvous at the old café downtown."

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