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    D'entre (en. Between)

    /dɑ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates the source of something.
    He received a letter from among friends.
    Il a reçu une lettre d'entre amis.
    Expresses an intermediate situation.
    The discussion was held between the two parties.
    La discussion s'est tenue d'entre les deux parties.
    Used to show belonging.
    He is a member of the more active among the team.
    Il est membre d'entre les plus actifs de l'équipe.

    Etymology

    Formed from the preposition 'de' and 'entre', indicating a source or an intermediate position.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    between the lines
    Means to understand a hidden or implicit meaning.
    d'entre les lignes
    to be among friends
    To be part of a group of friends.
    être d'entre amis
    to speak in echoes
    To discuss a topic indirectly.
    parler d'entre écho

    Related Words

    entre
    Preposition indicating an intermediate position or a choice.
    entre
    de
    Preposition indicating source or belonging.
    de

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the loop among friends.
    He is always among the people who know everything.
    Il est toujours d'entre les gens qui savent tout.
    To be caught between two chairs.
    He is caught between two chairs and doesn't know what to choose.
    Il est d'entre deux chaises et ne sait pas quoi choisir.