Rendezvous
/ˈrɑːndeɪvuː/noun
An arranged meeting at a particular time and place.
Did you know?The word entered English through military usage, where a rendezvous was an appointed gathering place for troops, ships, or fleets.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
reddere
“To give back, return, or deliver”
Old French
Old French
rendre
“To give, deliver, or present”
16th Century
French
rendez vous
“Present yourselves; an imperative command addressed to several people”
17th Century
French
rendez-vous
“An appointed meeting or meeting place, especially for military forces”
1590s
English
rendezvous
“A designated meeting place, initially used in military contexts”
Modern English
English
rendezvous
“An arranged meeting, often carrying a romantic or secretive suggestion”