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    Entoure (en. Surrounded)

    /ɑ̃.tuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place something around something else.
    He surrounded the house with barriers.
    Il a entouré la maison de barrières.
    To be in close proximity around something.
    Trees surround the garden.
    Les arbres entourent le jardin.
    To concern or involve someone or something.
    Rumors surround me.
    Des rumeurs m'entourent.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'involvere' which means 'to envelop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    surround with care
    Taking care of someone or something with attention.
    entourer de soin
    surround oneself with good people
    Mixing with positive and influential people.
    s'entourer de bonnes personnes
    surrounded by grievances
    Having complicated relationships involving a person.
    entourer d'atteintes

    Related Words

    entourage
    A group of people surrounding another person, often in a position of influence.
    entourage
    entourment
    The act of surrounding, often in a figurative sense.
    entourment

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complex situation.
    I am surrounded by problems right now.
    Je suis entouré par des problèmes en ce moment.
    To be with buddies or friends.
    Tonight, I am surrounded by my guys.
    Ce soir, je suis entouré de mes gars.