cumuler

Senses

1. 1.

   to accumulate

   to gather or pile up multiple things together

2. 2.

   to hold multiple positions simultaneously

   to occupy two or more jobs, roles, or offices at the same time

3. 3.

   to combine

   to bring together or add to an existing amount

Examples

• "Il cumule un emploi à temps plein et un travail de consultant."

  He holds both a full-time job and consulting work.

• "Les erreurs se sont cumulées au fil des années."

  Mistakes accumulated over the years.

• "Elle cumule plusieurs avantages en étant membre premium."

  She combines several benefits by being a premium member.

Usage

Commonly used in professional and administrative contexts, especially when discussing multiple jobs or positions. Often appears in French legal/political discourse when referring to holding multiple offices (cumul des mandats). Standard register.