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    Entourait (en. Surrounded)

    /ɑ̃.tu.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To surround something means to place it completely around something else.
    He surrounded the garden with stone walls.
    Il entourait le jardin de murs de pierre.
    To be present in large numbers around something.
    The children surrounded the clown who was doing tricks.
    Les enfants entouraient le clown qui faisait des tours.
    To create a situation where something is safe or protected by what surrounds it.
    Security surrounded the president during his speech.
    La sécurité entourait le président lors de son discours.

    Etymology

    From old French 'entourer', which comes from 'en' + 'tourer', expressing the idea of turning around.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to beat around the bush
    To avoid speaking directly about a subject.
    tourner autour du pot
    all around
    All around the perimeter.
    tout autour
    to go around
    To make a round by passing through different points.
    passer autour

    Related Words

    to surround
    Verb meaning to place around.
    entourer
    to enclose
    To delimit a space with a fence.
    enceindre
    to environ
    To surround, to wrap.
    environner

    Slang Meanings

    To be surrounded by problems.
    He is surrounded by worries.
    Il est entouré de soucis.
    To have friends or acquaintances around oneself.
    She is always surrounded by friendly people.
    Elle est toujours entourée de personnes amicales.