Entrefaites (en. In the meantime)
/ɑ̃.tʁə.fɛt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Interval between two events or actions.
The entrefaites between two meetings can be used to make plans.
Les entrefaites entre deux réunions peuvent être utilisées pour faire des plans.
Interval of time during which something occurs.
The entrefaites of the meeting allowed for exploring other ideas.
Les entrefaites de la réunion ont permis d'explorer d'autres idées.
The circumstances that occur during an event.
The entrefaites of the case changed the course of the investigation.
Les entrefaites de l'affaire ont changé le cours de l'enquête.
Etymology
From the term 'entre' and the past participle of the verb 'faire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
between the entrefaites
during that time
entre les entrefaites
without entre faites
without having to take a break
sans entre faites
the entrefaites of daily life
the intermediate moments of everyday life
les entrefaites du quotidien
Related Words
between
preposition indicating a position in the middle of two elements.
entre
made
past participle of the verb make, meaning 'having done'.
faites