Entrèrent (en. Entered)

/ɑ̃.tʁʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move from one situation to another, to enter a new phase.
They entered the room to begin the meeting.
Ils entrèrent dans la salle pour commencer la réunion.
To take possession of something or start benefiting from it.
They entered into a contract that granted them many benefits.
Ils entrèrent dans un contrat qui leur conférait de nombreux avantages.
To join a group or organization.
They joined the association to help young people.
Ils entrèrent dans l'association pour aider les jeunes.

Etymology

From the verb 'to enter', from Latin 'intrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to enter the dance
To start participating in an activity or situation.
entrer dans la danse
to enter the stage
To make an appearance in a given context.
entrer en scène
to enter the annals
To be recorded or recognized in history.
entrer dans les annales

Related Words

entry
The act of entering, or the place through which one enters.
entrée
between
Preposition indicating an intermediate position.
entre
entering
One who enters.
entrant

Slang Meanings

A new user accessing an online group.
That new guy is an entry here, he seems cool.
Ce nouveau gars est un entrérent ici, il a l'air cool.
A person who starts something without experience.
Don't worry, all newcomers go through that at the beginning.
Ne t'inquiète pas, tous les entrérents passent par là au début.