membership
/mɑ̃.bʁœʃip/The state of being a member of a group or organization.
Elle a renouvelé son adhésion au club de lecture.
She renewed her membership in the book club.
Le coût de l'adhésion inclut l'accès aux installations.
The membership fee includes access to the facilities.
Commonly used in contexts like clubs, associations, gyms, or professional organizations.
The total number of members in a group or organization.
L'adhésion de cette association a augmenté de 20 % cette année.
The membership of this association has increased by 20% this year.
Often used in statistics or reports about organizations.
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💡Pro Tip
Using 'membership' vs. 'adhésion'
Use 'membership' directly in English-language contexts or when referring to international organizations. In purely French contexts, 'adhésion' is more natural for membership in clubs or associations.
⚡Gold Rule
Formality and Context
'Membership' is a formal term. In casual conversation, French speakers might use 'être membre de' (to be a member of) instead.
📖Word Origin
From English 'membership', itself formed from 'member' + '-ship' (suffix denoting state or condition). First recorded in English in the 14th century, later borrowed into French.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'membership' is often translated as 'adhésion' or 'appartenance', but 'membership' itself is commonly used in professional or international contexts, especially in English loanwords or when referring to organizations with English names.