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    Rencontrer (en. Meet)

    /ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃.tʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Getting to know someone.
    I met my best friend at university.
    J'ai rencontré mon meilleur ami à l'université.
    Crossing paths or meeting by chance.
    I met my neighbor in the park.
    J'ai rencontré ma voisine dans le parc.
    Facing or confronting a situation.
    We must face this challenge with courage.
    Nous devons rencontrer ce défi avec courage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inconterāre', meaning 'to bump into, meet'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    meeting someone
    Getting to know this person.
    rencontrer quelqu'un
    facing difficulties
    Being confronted with problems.
    rencontrer des difficultés
    achieving success
    Succeeding in a project.
    rencontrer un succès

    Related Words

    meeting
    An event where people meet.
    rencontre
    rencounter
    An appointment or meeting.
    rencounter
    meetable
    Which can be met.
    rencontrable

    Slang Meanings

    To have a romantic encounter.
    He met a really nice girl last night.
    Il a rencontré une fille super sympa hier soir.
    To meet up with friends.
    We met at the café to talk.
    On s'est rencontré au café pour discuter.