Rencontra (en. Met)
/ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃.tʁa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
English: To find oneself face to face with someone, either by chance or intentionally.
English: I met an old friend at the market.
J'ai rencontré un vieil ami au marché.
English: To have an interaction or contact with someone.
English: She faced difficulties in her project.
Elle a rencontré des difficultés dans son projet.
English: To establish a relationship or connection with someone.
English: They met at a conference.
Ils se sont rencontrés lors d'une conférence.
English: To gather or come together for a specific purpose.
English: We will meet on Saturday to discuss.
Nous allons nous rencontrer samedi pour discuter.
Etymology
English: From the French verb 'rencontrer', of Latin origin 'reconvenire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English: to meet with success
English: To have success in an activity.
rencontrer un succès
English: to encounter difficulties
English: To face obstacles or problems.
rencontrer des difficultés
English: to meet someone
English: To see or get to know a person.
rencontrer quelqu'un
Related Words
English: meeting
English: A moment when two or more people meet.
rencontre
English: meetable
English: Capable of being met.
rencontrable
Slang Meanings
English: Quick romantic encounter.
English: We had a one-night encounter.
On a fait une rencontre d'un soir.
English: To randomly meet someone you know.
English: I ran into a buddy on the street, it was an unexpected encounter.
J'ai croisé un pote dans la rue, c'était une rencontre inattendue.