Vinrent (en. Came)

/vɛ̃ʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Action of coming, moving towards a place.

They came to the party despite the rain.

Ils vinrent à la fête malgré la pluie.

Arrive at a place.

The guests arrived early to help prepare.

Les invités vinrent en avance pour aider à préparer.

Expresses a completed action in the past.

They came, and everything was ready for the show.

Ils vinrent, et tout fut prêt pour le spectacle.

From the Latin verb 'venire', meaning to come.

came in droves

Arrived in large numbers.

vinrent en masse

came to mind

Appeared in thoughts.

vinrent à l'esprit

came to the aid

Were present to offer their assistance.

vinrent à l'aide

come

Verb meaning to move towards a place.

venir

return

Return to a place where one was previously.

revenu

address

Place where one comes from.

adresse

Arrive unexpectedly.

They came like a hair in the soup.

Ils sont venus comme un cheveux sur la soupe.

Happen at an opportune moment.

It was good news, they came at the right time.

C'était la bonne nouvelle, ils vinrent au bon moment.