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    Entre (en. Between)

    /ɑ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a position located in the middle of two things.
    The book is between the lamp and the vase.
    Le livre est entre la lampe et le vase.
    Expresses a relationship or a comparison.
    Between him and me, I prefer his company.
    Entre lui et moi, je préfère sa compagnie.
    Indicates the idea of choice or alternative.
    Between the sea and the mountain, I choose the sea.
    Entre la mer et la montagne, je choisis la mer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inter', meaning 'in the middle of' or 'between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    among friends
    In a friendly setting, without formality.
    entre amis
    between two fires
    Between two dangers or two difficult choices.
    entre deux feux
    between the wolf and the sheep
    Between risk and security.
    entre le loup et la brebis

    Related Words

    inter
    Latin preposition meaning 'between'.
    inter
    internal
    Belonging to the inside of a group.
    interne

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a private conversation
    They discussed the details of the project privately.
    Ils ont discuté entre quatre yeux des détails du projet.
    To be in a difficult position
    He doesn't know which choice to make; he's in a difficult position.
    Il ne sait pas quel choix faire, il est entre deux chaises.