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    L'entraînait (en. Was training him)

    /lɑ̃.tʁɛ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lead someone or something to develop or evolve.
    He was training him to become a better football player.
    Il l'entraînait à devenir un meilleur joueur de football.
    To cause a movement or action.
    The music led everyone to dance.
    La musique entraînait tout le monde à danser.
    To involve or elicit a consequence.
    His behavior often got him into trouble.
    Son comportement l'entraînait souvent dans des ennuis.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'entraîner' which has Latin roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to train for a competition
    Actively preparing for a competition.
    s'entraîner pour une compétition
    intensive training
    a physically demanding preparation period.
    entraînement intensif
    to involve someone in a story
    To involve someone in a complex situation.
    entraîner quelqu'un dans une histoire

    Related Words

    coach
    A person who guides or trains others in a sport or activity.
    entraîneur
    training
    The process of learning or physical preparation.
    entraînement
    leading
    That incites action or participation.
    entraînant

    Slang Meanings

    To get involved in unforeseen activities.
    He led me into a plan that was too risky.
    Il m'a entraîné dans un plan trop risqué.
    To be overwhelmed by one's commitments.
    I am so overwhelmed by my projects that I have no free time left.
    Je suis tellement entraîné par mes projets que je n'ai plus de temps libre.