collect

The French word 'collecter' is the direct translation of the English verb 'to collect.' It is used in the same contexts as its English counterpart, referring to the act of gathering or accumulating items or information, often over a period of time. For example, one might collect stamps, coins, or data. In French, 'collecter' can be used in various tenses and conjugations, and it is commonly found in both formal and informal language settings. It is also used in the context of collecting payments, votes, or feedback. As with many French verbs, 'collecter' is followed by the preposition 'de' when specifying what is being collected, such as in 'collecter des données' (to collect data).