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    Rencontré (en. Encounter)

    /ʁɑ̃kɔ̃tʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Event where people cross paths or meet.
    The encounter between the two teams was highly anticipated.
    La rencontre entre les deux équipes a été très attendue.
    Meeting or social event.
    They organized a meeting to discuss the projects.
    Ils ont organisé une rencontre pour discuter des projets.
    verb
    Action of crossing paths with someone, meeting them.
    I met my former teacher yesterday.
    J'ai rencontré mon ancien professeur hier.
    To be face to face, to get acquainted with.
    She met her new neighbors.
    Elle a rencontré ses nouveaux voisins.

    Etymology

    From the verb rencontrer, from Latin 'reincontrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    First encounter
    The very first moment you see someone.
    première rencontre
    Chance meeting
    An encounter that happens by chance.
    rencontre fortuite
    Friendly encounter
    A meeting aimed at fostering friendly relationships.
    rencontre amicale

    Related Words

    To meet
    To get acquainted with.
    rencontrer
    Appointment
    An agreement to see each other at a specific time.
    rendez-vous
    Intersection
    A place where two paths cross.
    intersection

    Slang Meanings

    To meet someone for one night.
    I had a one-night encounter last night.
    J'ai fait une rencontre d'un soir hier soir.
    A casual encounter.
    We had a pressure-free meeting among friends.
    On a eu une rencontre sans pression entre amis.