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    Rentraient (en. Were returning)

    /ʁɑ̃tʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of returning to a place where one usually is.
    The children were coming home from school.
    Les enfants rentraient de l'école.
    To become inside a defined space again.
    After the walk, they were going back into the park.
    Après la promenade, ils rentraient dans le parc.
    To return from a place where one was.
    They were returning from their vacation.
    Ils rentraient de leurs vacances.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'rentrer', from Latin 're-intrare', meaning 'to enter again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall back in line
    To return to a compliant or respectful behavior.
    rentrer dans le rang
    to make a grand entrance
    To return in a spectacular or noticed manner.
    rentrer par la grande porte
    to break even
    To start recovering the expenses incurred.
    rentrer dans ses frais

    Related Words

    rentrer
    Verb meaning to enter again.
    rentrer
    entrance
    The action of coming home or a place where one returns.
    entrée
    return
    The action of coming back to a previous location.
    retour

    Slang Meanings

    To come home after a night out.
    After the party, they made it back safely.
    Après la fête, ils s'étaient bien rentrés.
    To enter a place unexpectedly.
    He came home unexpectedly.
    Il a rentré chez lui à l'improviste.