S'introduire (en. To introduce oneself)
/sɛ̃.tʁo.dɥiʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To insert oneself unexpectedly into a place or a group.
He entered her house without knocking.
Il s'est introduit chez elle sans frapper.
To make a sudden entry into a conversation or a debate.
She joined the debate with a strong opinion.
Elle s'est introduite dans le débat avec une opinion forte.
To present oneself or to make oneself known.
Before introducing himself, he checked if it was the right time.
Avant de s'introduire, il a vérifié si c'était le bon moment.
Etymology
From the verb 'introduire' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to enter into a debate
To participate in a discussion without having been invited.
s'introduire dans un débat
to enter someone's home
To enter someone's home without being invited.
s'introduire chez quelqu'un
to join a conversation
To start speaking in an ongoing discussion.
s'introduire dans une conversation
Related Words
introduce
To bring something or someone in.
introduire
introduction
The act of presenting someone or something.
introduction
intruder
A person who enters a place without being invited.
intrus
Slang Meanings
To enter discreetly.
He successfully entered the meeting subtly.
Il a réussi à s'introduire subtilement dans la réunion.
To meddle in others' affairs.
Stop intruding into my conversations!
Arrête de t'introduire dans mes conversations !