Entra (en. Entered)

/ãtʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To begin to become part of a space or entity.
He entered the room quietly.
Il entra dans la pièce en silence.
To join a group or organization.
She joined the volleyball team.
Elle entra dans l'équipe de volley-ball.
To let a person or an animal access a place.
The guardian allowed him to enter.
Le gardien lui a permis d'entrer.
To pass through a door or a passage.
They all enter the museum together.
Ils entrent tous ensemble dans le musée.

Etymology

From the verb 'entrer', derived from Latin 'intrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enter into the game
To start having an effect.
entrer en jeu
get to the heart of the matter
To start discussing the main points.
entrer dans le vif du sujet
go into the details
To examine a subject in detail.
entrer dans les détails
let in
To allow someone to access a place.
faire entrer

Related Words

entrance
Access to a place.
entrée
entree
The act of entering.
entree
between
Flowing inside of.
entre
entering
One who enters.
entrant

Slang Meanings

To enter into a difficult situation.
He is getting into trouble.
Il est en train d'entrer dans la galère.
To get involved in a conversation.
She is always the first to enter the gossip.
Elle est toujours la première à entrer dans les potins.