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    Rencontre (en. Encounter)

    /ʁã.kɔ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An event where two or more people meet.
    The meeting between the leaders was very constructive.
    La rencontre entre les leaders a été très constructive.
    A formal meeting or discussion.
    We organized a meeting to discuss the project.
    Nous avons organisé une rencontre pour discuter du projet.
    A match or a sporting event.
    The football match attracted many spectators.
    La rencontre de football a attiré beaucoup de spectateurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 're incontrare', meaning to meet face to face.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    romantic encounter
    An encounter that involves romantic feelings.
    rencontre amoureuse
    chance meeting
    An unexpected or accidental meeting.
    rencontre fortuite
    to have a meeting
    To have the opportunity to get to know someone.
    faire une rencontre

    Related Words

    to meet
    The action of meeting.
    rencontrer
    acquaintance
    A person one knows, often acquired through an encounter.
    connaissance
    contact
    An interaction or communication with another person.
    contact

    Slang Meanings

    Date
    They have a date on Saturday night.
    Ils ont un rencard samedi soir.
    Nips
    This is the first time I have seen such interesting nips.
    C'est la première fois que je rencontre des tétons si intéressants.