l'association

the association

→ le
phrase Rare #32,672
the association Refers to an organized group or organization. The noun association is feminine; l' is used before a vowel sound.
FR: L'association organise une collecte de vêtements.
EN: The association is organizing a clothing drive.

C'était une petite de l'association dont il s'occupait avec Margot.

She was one of the little girls from the organization he ran with Margot.

— Ne le dis à personne (2006)

L'association est encore loin d'être bien organisée.

The association is still a long way from being well organized.

L'association s'est occupée de distribuer les repas.

The association took care of distributing the meals.

Quelqu'un de l'association automobile a tenté de le joindre.

Someone from the automobile association tried to get in touch with him.

— Assurance sur la mort (1944)

L'association a trente membres.

The association has thirty members.

J'ai soumis ma candidature pour devenir membre de l'association.

I submitted my application to become a member of the association.

Je tiens les comptes de l'association.

I keep the association's accounts.