Entourage (en. Entourage)
/ɑ̃.tu.ʁaʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A group of people surrounding someone, often to support or accompany them.
The president's entourage was present at the announcement.
L'entourage du président était présent lors de l'annonce.
A set of people who accompany someone in their daily activities.
She always has her entourage with her at public events.
Elle a toujours son entourage avec elle lors des événements publics.
A group of people who are around a celebrity.
His entourage advises him to stay away from scandals.
Son entourage lui conseille de rester éloigné des scandales.
Etymology
From the French 'entourer', meaning to surround.
Common Phrases and Expressions
change entourage
To modify the group of people surrounding someone.
changer d'entourage
to be part of the entourage
To be included in someone's close-knit group.
faire partie de l'entourage
under the entourage of
To be under the protection or influence of someone.
sous l'entourage de
Related Words
circle
A small group of intimate people.
cercle
company
A group of people who spend time together.
compagnie
partner
A person who associates or collaborates.
partenaire
Slang Meanings
Gang
He always hangs out with his gang, his entourage.
Il traîne toujours avec sa bande, son entourage.
Crew
His crew supports him in all his projects.
Son crew le soutient dans tous ses projets.
Tribe
His tribe is always there for him.
Sa tribu est toujours là pour lui.