joindre

Senses

1. 1.

   to join, to connect

   to link or attach two things together

2. 2.

   to reach, to contact

   to get in touch with someone or arrive at a place

3. 3.

   to enclose, to attach

   to include something with a letter or document

4. 4.

   to combine, to unite

   to bring things or people together

Examples

• "J'ai joint les deux pièces avec de la colle."

  I joined the two pieces together with glue.

• "Je n'arrive pas à te joindre par téléphone."

  I can't reach you by phone.

• "Veuillez trouver ci-joint mon CV."

  Please find my CV enclosed.

Usage

Joindre is a common irregular verb (past participle: joint). In formal writing, "ci-joint" or "ci-jointe" (attached hereto) is a frequent fixed expression. The reflexive form "se joindre à" means "to join in" or "to become a member of."