Rentrons (en. Let's go back)
ʁɑ̃tʁɔ̃
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To return to a place after having left it.
After a long day, we are going home.
Après une longue journée, nous rentrons chez nous.
To put something back in a place.
Let's put the chairs away before it starts to rain.
Rentrons les chaises avant qu'il ne pleuve.
To resume an activity after an interruption.
We are going back into the classroom after the break.
Nous rentrons dans la salle de classe après la pause.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to enter' with the prefix 're-', indicating a return.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let's go home
means it's time to go home.
rentrons à la maison
let's get to the heart of the matter
indicates it's time to start the serious discussion.
rentrons dans le vif du sujet
Related Words
to return
verb meaning to go inside again.
rentrer
entry
noun referring to the point of access to a space.
entrée
Slang Meanings
To return quickly.
We're hurrying, we will be home in a flash.
On fait vite, on rentrons à la maison en un clin d'œil.
To come back without warning.
He decided to come back like a thief.
Il a décidé de renter comme un voleur.