N'entre (en. Do not enter)

/nɑ̃.tʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates that an entry action does not take place.
They do not enter the room.
Ils n'entrent pas dans la salle.
Used to express that a person does not cross the threshold of a place.
She never enters without knocking on the door.
Elle n'entre jamais sans frapper à la porte.
Refers to the absence of access or inclusion.
Guests do not enter before the scheduled time.
Les invités n'entrent pas avant l'heure prévue.
Used to formulate an instruction or suggestion.
Do not enter without permission.
N'entre pas sans autorisation.

Etymology

Negative form of the verb 'to enter', with the negative prefix 'ne'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

does not enter into the discussion
Does not participate in the conversation.
n'entre pas dans la discussion
does not fall within the scope
Is not relevant to the discussed subject.
n'entre pas dans le cadre
is not in my plans
Is not planned in my projects.
n'entre pas dans mes plans

Related Words

enter
Cross a threshold, access a place.
entrer
exit
Leave a place.
sortir
access
Reach a location.
accéder

Slang Meanings

To not be included.
He does not enter the club because he was not invited.
Il n'entre pas dans le club parce qu'il n'a pas été invité.
To be rejected.
This project does not fall within my priorities this week.
Ce projet n'entre pas dans mes priorités cette semaine.