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    Entraîna (en. Trained)

    /ɑ̃.tʁɛ.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause something to occur as a consequence.
    His attitude led to complaints from his colleagues.
    Son attitude a entraîné des reproches de la part de ses collègues.
    To cause an inevitable or logical consequence.
    This decision could lead to delays in the project.
    Cette décision pourrait entraîner des retards dans le projet.
    To lead someone to an action or situation.
    He brought his friend into this unexpected adventure.
    Il a entraîné son ami dans cette aventure inattendue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'entraîner', from Old French 'entrenner', meaning to pull or drag together.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bring about consequences
    To provoke effects or results due to an action.
    entraîner des conséquences

    Related Words

    training
    The action of practicing to improve a skill.
    entraînement
    leading
    Which provokes interest or active participation.
    entraînant

    Slang Meanings

    To be caught up in a difficult situation.
    He got involved in a matter that overwhelmed him.
    Il s'est entraîné dans une affaire qui le dépasse.
    To participate in an event unexpectedly.
    We ended up at the party without a plan.
    On s'est entraîné à la soirée sans plan initial.