Rentrez (en. Come back)

/ʁɑ̃tʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of going back to a place.
After a long day at work, you return home.
Après une longue journée de travail, vous rentrez chez vous.
To bring something inside.
You need to bring the chairs inside before it rains.
Il faut rentrez les chaises avant qu'il pleuve.
To include an item into a set.
You must enter your code to access your account.
Vous devez rentrez votre code pour accéder à votre compte.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'rentrer', originating from the prefix 're-' combined with the verb 'entrer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to return to the fold
To conform or return to a norm.
rentrer dans le rang
to come home late
To return home after the usual hour.
rentrer tard
to go back home
To return to one's domicile.
rentrer chez soi

Related Words

rentré
Past participle of the verb rentrer.
rentré
rentrée
The return, often used to refer to the return to school or work after holidays.
rentrée
rentrant
Related to someone who is returning.
rentrant

Slang Meanings

To come home after a party.
Last night, I came back at dawn after the party.
Hier soir, j'ai rentré à l'aube après la soirée.
To quickly enter a place.
I quickly went home so as not to miss the beginning of the movie.
Je suis rentré vite fait chez moi pour ne pas rater le début du film.