D’entrer (en. To enter)
/dɑ̃tʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To set foot in a place or a room.
It’s time to enter the meeting room.
Il est temps d'entrer dans la salle de réunion.
To start participating in an activity or a process.
She decided to enter the exchange program.
Elle a décidé d'entrer dans le programme d'échange.
To register or introduce something into a system.
Don’t forget to enter the data before submitting.
N'oublie pas d'entrer les données avant de soumettre.
Etymology
Comes from the Old French 'entrer', from the Latin 'intrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to enter the scene
To make an appearance, to start acting.
entrer en scène
to get in touch
To establish communication with someone.
entrer en contact
to enter the annals
To become famous or to be recorded in history.
entrer dans les annales
Related Words
entrance
The action of entering, or access passage.
entrée
entrant
One who enters, who penetrates a place or a group.
entrant
Slang Meanings
To join a conversation or group informally.
He quickly slipped in to join the discussion.
Il s'est vite glissé pour entrer dans la discussion.
To arrive at a place with a relaxed attitude.
She entered as if she knew everyone.
Elle est entrée comme si elle connaissait tout le monde.