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    Rencontraient (en. Met)

    /ʁɑ̃.kɔʁ.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be in the presence of someone, to have a meeting with.
    They often met in the park.
    Ils se rencontraient souvent au parc.
    To run into someone by chance.
    We often encountered them during our walks.
    Nous les rencontrions souvent lors de nos promenades.
    To have an organized meeting.
    They met to discuss their projects.
    Ils se rencontraient pour discuter de leurs projets.
    To experience a feeling or situation.
    They faced difficulties in their work.
    Ils rencontraient des difficultés dans leur travail.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'reconter', derived from Latin 'recontere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    meeting people
    Having social interactions with several people.
    rencontrer du monde
    to meet by chance
    To cross paths without having planned it.
    se rencontrer par hasard
    to have a first meeting
    To have a first contact or appointment.
    avoir une première rencontre

    Related Words

    met
    Past participle of the verb to meet, indicating a meeting that took place.
    rencontré
    meeting
    Event where people meet.
    rencontre

    Slang Meanings

    To run into someone in a busy place.
    We crossed paths as if it were a summit meeting.
    On s'est croisés comme si c'était une rencontre au sommet.
    To have a quick or casual relationship.
    They just had a one-time meeting.
    Ils ont juste eu une rencontre sans lendemain.