L’entrée (en. The entrance)

/lɑ̃.tʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Part of a meal served before the main course.

We started the dinner with a melon and ham appetizer.

Nous avons commencé le dîner avec une entrée de melon et jambon.

Opening through which one accesses a place.

The entrance of the museum is located on the right.

L'entrée du musée est située à droite.

The first part of a document, speech, or writing that introduces the subject.

The entry of his essay is very catchy.

L'entrée de son essai est très accrocheuse.

From Latin 'intrata', meaning 'that which enters'.

Appetizers & main courses

Term referring to the different stages of a meal.

entrées & plats principaux

As an appetizer

Used to indicate the choice of a dish at the beginning of a meal.

en entrée

Free entry

Unrestricted access to a place or an event.

entrée libre

Garage entrance

Access for parking a car in a garage.

entrée de garage

Main entrance

Main opening of a building.

entrée principale

Air intake

Opening allowing air to enter a system.

entrée d'air

Refers to an appetizer that is particularly appreciated.

That appetizer was amazing, can I have some more?

Cette entrée était une tuerie, je peux en reprendre ?

Used to refer to someone newly arrived in a group.

Hey, that's the new addition to the team!

Eh, c'est la nouvelle entrée de l'équipe !