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    D’entre (en. Between)

    /dɑ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a place or state between multiple things.
    The cat is between the two chairs.
    Le chat est d’entre les deux chaises.
    Used to express a choice among several.
    She made a choice from several options.
    Elle a fait un choix d’entre plusieurs options.
    Can also indicate a relationship or distance.
    The message is between two friends.
    Le message est d’entre deux amis.

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'de' and 'entre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    between the two
    Between two choices or alternatives.
    d’entre les deux
    choose from
    Select something from several options.
    choisir d’entre
    situation between
    An intermediate situation.
    situation d’entre

    Related Words

    between
    Preposition marking the intermediate position.
    entre
    of
    Preposition expressing origin or belonging.
    de

    Slang Meanings

    Can be used in a familiar context to mean 'in the intermediate zone'.
    He is between the two camps.
    Il est d’entre les deux camps.
    Used to refer to an ambiguous situation.
    It is between legality and illegality.
    C’est d’entre la légalité et l’illégalité.