Entraîné (en. Trained)
[ɑ̃.tʁɛ.ne]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is under the influence or direction of something.
The student is trained by their teacher towards excellence.
L'élève est entraîné par son professeur vers l'excellence.
Who has acquired skills or abilities through training.
A well-trained athlete can perform at a higher level.
Un athlète bien entraîné peut performer à un niveau supérieur.
Refers to a person undergoing a transformation due to a process or an experience.
He was trained to think differently after his journey.
Il a été entraîné à penser différemment après son voyage.
Etymology
From the verb 'entraîner', formed with the prefix 'en-' and the root 'traîner'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be trained in
to receive instruction or training for a specific activity.
être entraîné à
to lead to consequences
to induce effects or results following an action.
entraîner des conséquences
to train in
to practice an activity to improve one's skills.
s'entraîner à
Related Words
to lead
To guide someone to do something, to train or accompany them.
entraîner
training
Process by which a person acquires skills or prepares for an activity.
entrainement
physical training
Exercises and practices aimed at improving physical condition.
entraînement physique
Slang Meanings
To be in the know because of what one has learned.
He is so trained that he knows everything about the subject.
Il est tellement entraîné qu'il sait tout sur le sujet.
To be pushed to act in a certain direction without realizing it.
She is influenced by the current trend.
Elle est entraînée par la tendance du moment.