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    Rentré (en. Go home)

    /ʁɑ̃tʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an activity or event that has resumed.
    The classes resumed after the holidays.
    Les cours sont rentrés après les vacances.
    Refers to a vehicle that has left a place and returned.
    The car returned to the garage.
    La voiture est rentrée au garage.
    Refers to someone who is back at their home or a place after an absence.
    He returned home after work.
    Il est rentré chez lui après le travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb "rentrer," composed of 're-' (again) and 'entrer' (to enter).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    return home
    To return home.
    rentrer à la maison
    fall back in line
    To conform to the norm or discipline.
    rentrer dans le rang
    cover one's expenses
    To recoup one's expenses.
    rentrer dans ses frais

    Related Words

    school return
    The return to school or work after a holiday period.
    rentrée
    return
    The action of entering again into a place.
    rentrer

    Slang Meanings

    To have returned late
    He came home at 3 a.m., he overdid it.
    Il est rentré à 3 heures du matin, il a abusé.
    To hit hard
    He really hit hard against his opponent during the debate.
    Il a vraiment rentré dans le lard de son adversaire lors du débat.