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unir

unite, join

verb oo-NEER Less Common
People & Society Relationships

Origin: Latin unire (to make one), from unus (one)

Usage Note

Unir is used for joining people, groups, or things together — unir deux familles (to unite two families). The reflexive s'unir means 'to join forces' or 'to unite'. The adjective uni means 'united' or (of fabric/colour) 'plain, solid'. Related words include union (feminine) and unité (unity/unit).

Examples

"Ce mariage unit deux grandes familles."

Natural Translation

This marriage unites two great families.

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