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    L'entraîna (en. Led him)

    /lɑ̃.tʁɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ensure that someone is involved or drawn into a situation.
    He drew her into his crazy project.
    Il l'entraîna dans son projet fou.
    To lead someone to acquire a skill or learn something.
    She got him to play the piano.
    Elle l'entraîna à jouer du piano.
    To induce a person to act in a certain way.
    His enthusiasm led her to participate in the competition.
    Son enthousiasme l'entraîna à participer à la compétition.
    To guide someone towards a given destination.
    The guide led them along the mountain path.
    Le guide les entraîna sur le chemin de la montagne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'entraîner' which means 'to pull or draw away' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to train together
    To practice or engage in an activity with others.
    s'entraîner ensemble
    to lead someone into a trap
    To involve someone in a difficult situation.
    entraîner quelqu'un dans un piège
    to train in
    To practice to acquire a skill.
    s'entraîner à

    Related Words

    trainer
    A person who trains or prepares someone, especially in sports.
    entraîneur
    training
    A process of training or practice aimed at improving a skill.
    entraînement
    engaging
    Motivating or prompting action.
    entraînant

    Slang Meanings

    To draw someone into a party or a gathering.
    He drew me to that party where everyone was having fun.
    Il m'a entraîné à cette fête où tout le monde s'amusait.
    Using the word to refer to a period of intense preparation.
    This year, I trained for the marathon.
    Cette année, je me suis entraîné pour le marathon.