L'entour (en. The surroundings)

/lã.tuʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The space or zone that surrounds something.

The entour of trees creates a peaceful atmosphere.

Les entour d'arbres créent une ambiance paisible.

The framework or environment that frames a situation.

The entour of this party was filled with colorful lights.

L'entour de cette fête était rempli de lumières colorées.

The set of elements that surround a person or a thing.

Her friendly entour supported her a lot during difficult times.

Son entour amical l'a beaucoup soutenue dans les moments difficiles.

Comes from the verb 'entourer' with the prefix 'en-' and the suffix '-tour'.

to break out of one's entour

Means to escape from one's usual environment.

sortir de son entour

to create an entour

To establish a particular frame or atmosphere.

créer un entour

to circle the entour

To know all aspects or dimensions of a situation.

faire le tour de l'entour

entourer

Verb meaning to place something around another thing.

entourer

tour

A path or way that encircles a space.

tour

environ

Near to, or in proximity to something.

environ

To feel surrounded by friends or positive people.

When I go out with my crew, I really feel in a good entour.

Quand je sors avec ma bande, je me sens vraiment dans un bon entour.

To have an aura or particular air because of the environment.

She has a mysterious entour that attracts people.

Elle a un entour mystérieux qui attire les gens.