This is the 825th most frequent French word.
collectif
"Collectif" means "collective" or "group-related" in English.
The word 'collectif' here is used as an adjective to describe a project that is undertaken by or intended for a group of people, emphasizing teamwork and shared effort.
Ce projet collectif a mobilisé toute la communauté.
This collective project involved the entire community.
In this sentence, 'collectif' is a noun referring to a group of individuals, often professionals like artists, who come together to collaborate and work as a unit.
Le collectif d'artistes prépare une exposition unique.
The artist collective is preparing a unique exhibition.
Here, 'collective' is used in its adverbial form 'de manière collective' to indicate actions undertaken by a group as a united entity, stressing the importance of unity in action.