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    Entrée (en. Entrance)

    /ɑ̃.tʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dish that precedes the main dish in a meal.
    The entrée for dinner was a vegetable soup.
    L'entrée du dîner était un soupa de légumes.
    The right to enter a building or institution.
    Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of each month.
    L'entrée du musée est gratuite le premier dimanche de chaque mois.
    The action of entering a place.
    Entry into the room was regulated.
    L'entrée dans la salle était réglementée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'intrare' which means 'to enter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Artist's entrance
    The entrance reserved for artists in a theater.
    entrée des artistes
    Introduction to a subject
    Introduction to a subject.
    entrée en matière
    To make one's entrance
    To arrive at a place, often being noticed.
    faire son entrée

    Related Words

    Main entrance
    The main dish of a meal.
    entrée principale
    House entrance
    The part of a house by which one gains access.
    entrée de maison

    Slang Meanings

    Entry into a club or event.
    We made the VIP entrance.
    On a fait l'entrée VIP.