Entraînait (en. Trained)

/ɑ̃.tʁɛ.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To lead through a process to a result.
This behavior leads to serious consequences.
Ce comportement entraine des conséquences sérieuses.
To lead to an activity or situation.
This strategy led to an increase in sales.
Cette stratégie entraînait une hausse des ventes.
To provoke or cause.
The accident resulted in injuries.
L'accident a entraîné des blessures.

Etymology

From the verb 'train', formed from 'en-' and 'traîner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leading to changes
Causing a transformation or modification.
entraînant des changements
training hard
Making sustained efforts to improve one's skills.
s'entraîner dur
training together
Practicing an activity in a group.
s'entraîner ensemble

Related Words

to lead
Acting in a way that causes movement or change.
entraîner
training
Practice process aimed at improving skills or efficiency.
entraînement
trainer
A person who guides or trains individuals in a specific area.
entraîneur

Slang Meanings

To provoke an unexpected reaction.
This comment sparked a lively debate.
Ce commentaire a entraîné un débat animé.
To be responsible for an event.
His attitude caused a lot of trouble.
Son attitude a entraîné beaucoup de soucis.