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    Rentrant (en. Returning)

    /ʁɑ̃tʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which goes back, that which sinks into a hollow.
    The sidewalk line was recessed at that point.
    La ligne de trottoir était rentrante à cet endroit.
    That which is partly folded or rolled on itself.
    The fabric folding into the shirt created an elegant effect.
    Le tissu rentrant à l'intérieur de la chemise donnait un effet élégant.
    Said of an angle or a corner that dips inward.
    The architecture of this house features very modern recessed shapes.
    L'architecture de cette maison présente des formes rentrantes très modernes.

    Etymology

    From the verb to return, which comes from the Latin 'reintrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    returning to the ranks
    To return to accepted behaviors.
    rentrant dans le rang
    a returnee
    A product or item returned to the seller.
    un rentrant
    returning from business
    To re-integrate into a business activity.
    rentrant d'affaires

    Related Words

    to return
    To return to a place or situation.
    rentrer
    returning
    The action of returning something.
    rentrement
    returned
    That which has been returned or introduced inside.
    rentré

    Slang Meanings

    That which is difficult to understand or enigmatic.
    This little password is really cryptic.
    Ce petit mot de passe est vraiment rentrant.
    A place known for hosting discreet returns.
    This bar is very discreet, secret reunions happen there.
    Ce bar est très rentrant, on y fait des retrouvailles secrètes.