Rentrerait (en. Would return)

/ʁɑ̃tʁəʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates a hypothetical action regarding returning.
If he could, he would go home.
S'il pouvait, il rentrerait chez lui.
Expresses a return to a place, often home, in a conditional context.
If she had the time, she would come back earlier.
Si elle avait le temps, elle rentrerait plus tôt.
Used to describe a wish or intention to return.
He would return to Paris if he had the opportunity.
Il rentrerait à Paris s'il en avait la possibilité.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'rentrer', which originates from the Latin 'intrare' meaning 'to enter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fall back in line
To conform to norms or discipline.
rentrer dans le rang
go home
To return to one's home.
rentrer à la maison
come back from work
To come home after a day of work.
rentrer du travail

Related Words

return
The moment when one returns, notably to school or work.
rentrée
returned
The actual return of someone.
rentré
to go back
Verb in the infinitive indicating the action of entering again.
rentrer

Slang Meanings

Going home without notifying anyone.
He barged in, nobody was expecting it.
Il a fait un rentre-en-dans, personne ne s'y attendait.
Returning to a familiar situation after a period of absence.
After years, he finally made his way back to the suburbs.
Après des années, il a enfin fait son rentré à la banlieue.