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    Rentrait (en. Came back)

    /ʁɑ̃.tʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of returning to a place, particularly an enclosed space.
    He was returning home after a long day.
    Il rentrait chez lui après une longue journée.
    To return to a starting point or a previous position.
    She was returning to her deep thoughts.
    Elle rentrait dans ses pensées profondes.
    To enter again into a place.
    They were entering the room after the break.
    Ils rentraient dans la salle après la pause.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rentrer', from re- and 'entrer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fit into the mold
    To adapt to norms or expectations.
    rentrer dans le moule
    to fall back in line
    To bring someone back to acceptable behavior.
    rentrer à l'ordre
    to enter through the eyes
    To attract attention or seduce.
    rentrer par les yeux

    Related Words

    rentrer
    Action of entering again into a place.
    rentrer
    entrée
    The act of entering or the space of entry.
    entrée
    rentré
    The past participle of the verb 'rentrer'.
    rentré

    Slang Meanings

    To return home in a relaxed manner.
    After the evening, he just returned without rushing.
    Après la soirée, il a juste rentré sans se presser.
    To get into the heart of the matter.
    Right from the start, we got into the subject without beating around the bush.
    D'entrée de jeu, on est rentré dans le sujet sans détour.