Entré (en. Between)
/ɑ̃tʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To move from an outside place to an inside place.
She entered the house.
Elle est entrée dans la maison.
To accept a group in a social context.
He was accepted into the circle of friends.
Il a été entré dans le cercle des amis.
To make an entrance, to appear in a space.
He confidently entered the stage.
Il est entré sur scène avec assurance.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb 'intrare', meaning to enter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get to the heart of the matter
To begin discussing the main topic directly.
entrer dans le vif du sujet
to get into the subject
To approach a subject seriously.
entrer en matière
to find shelter
To take refuge or find a shelter.
entrer sous un toit
Related Words
entrance
The act of penetrating a space; also, a dish served before the main course.
entrée
intrusion
The act of entering a place in an undesired manner.
intrusion
Slang Meanings
To join the party (to have fun).
We're going to join the party!
On va s'entrer dans la soirée !
To get into a situation.
He got himself into a good situation.
Il s'est entré dans un bon coup.