Entrer (en. Enter)

[ɑ̃.tʁe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Move inside a place.
He entered the house.
Il est entré dans la maison.
Input data into a system.
She entered her phone number into the form.
Elle a entré son numéro de téléphone dans le formulaire.
Be part of a group or institution.
He decided to enter university this year.
Il a décidé d'entrer à l'université cette année.

Etymology

From the Latin 'intrare', meaning 'to go inside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

get in touch
Establish communication or a relationship with someone.
entrer en contact
enter the dance
Begin to participate in an activity or situation in progress.
entrer dans la danse
enter history
Become famous or enter collective memory for an achievement or event.
entrer dans l'histoire
start school
Begin one's schooling in an educational institution.
entrer à l'école

Related Words

entry
The act of entering or the place through which one enters.
entrée
incoming
Who enters, who comes from outside.
entrante
between
The preposition that indicates a position within a boundary.
entre

Slang Meanings

Come home.
You have to walk straight in to watch TV.
Il faut entrer direct pour voir la télé.
Join a club or organization.
I hope to get into the club this summer.
J'espère entrer dans le club cet été.