Rentra (en. Returned)
/ʁɑ̃tʁa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To return to the place one has departed from.
He returned home after a long day at work.
Il rentra chez lui après une longue journée de travail.
To enter again into a place.
She returned to the room after the intermission.
Elle rentra dans la salle après l'entracte.
To enter an area or situation.
He got back into the game after a break.
Il rentra dans le jeu après une pause.
Etymology
Comes from the French verb 'rentrer', composed of 're-' and 'entrer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get into it
To directly tackle a subject or person.
rentrer dans le lard
to return home
To go back to one's home.
rentrer à la maison
to break even
To recover one’s expenses.
rentrer dans ses frais
Related Words
rentrer
Action of bringing something in.
rentrer
entrance
Action of entering or place of entry.
entrée
return
Action of coming back to a place.
retour
Slang Meanings
To go home after a night out.
After the party, we all went back together.
Après la fête, on a tous rentré ensemble.
To join a process or a group.
He managed to join the football team.
Il a réussi à rentrer dans l'équipe de foot.