Trenck (en. Trench)

[tʁɛ̃k]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A group of people working together on a common activity.
The trenck of musicians played all night.
Le trenck de musiciens a joué toute la nuit.
A clique or a very close group of friends.
They have formed an inseparable trenck since childhood.
Ils forment un trenck inséparable depuis l'enfance.
A collective that shares common ideas or interests.
The trenck of activists organized a demonstration.
Le trenck d'activistes a organisé une manifestation.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, probably derived from urban slang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be part of a trenck
Belonging to a group or gang.
faire partie d'un trenck
to join the trenck
Joining a group of friends or a community.
rejoindre le trenck
to be the trenck in the neighborhood
Being the dominant or popular group in a certain environment.
être le trenck du coin

Related Words

gang
A group of people who often spend time together.
bande
clique
A small group of friends who don’t easily open up to others.
clique
collective
A group organized around a common goal.
collectif

Slang Meanings

A group of young people gathering to have fun.
Tonight, we're going out with the trenck to the bar.
Ce soir, on sort avec le trenck au bar.
A gang that behaves a bit rebelliously.
Members of the trenck are known for their anarchist jokes.
Les membres du trenck sont connus pour leurs blagues anarchistes.