Entourent (en. Surround)
ã.tu.ʁɑ̃
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of surrounding.
The trees surround the park.
Les arbres entourent le parc.
The state of being encircled or surrounded.
Mountains surround the valley.
Des montagnes entourent la vallée.
To cover something in a way that protects it.
They surround the gift with paper.
Ils entourent le cadeau de papier.
Etymology
From the verb 'entourer' with the suffix -ent, forming the third person plural in the present tense.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to surround with care
To protect or take care of something with attention.
entourer de soins
to be surrounded by friends
To have close friends around oneself.
être entouré d'amis
to surround with mystery
To create a mysterious atmosphere around something.
entourer de mystère
Related Words
entourage
A group of people who surround someone, often in reference to a celebrity.
entourage
surrounded
Who is surrounded, wrapped.
entouré
to environ
To be around something, italicized in a physical or abstract sense.
environner
Slang Meanings
To be in someone's life.
He is always there, he surrounds me.
Il est toujours là, il m'entoure.
To be very involved.
She always nurtures those around her.
Elle entretient toujours ceux qui l'entourent.