encounter in French
encounter in French is rencontre, rencontrer — encounter means to meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
encounter in French
rencontre
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
rencontrer
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
What does "encounter" mean?
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verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
"Travellers may encounter delays on the motorway during the school holidays."
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noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.
"Her first encounter with snow left the little boy wide-eyed and speechless."
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encounter in a sentence
- Travellers may encounter delays on the motorway during the school holidays.
- We encountered a herd of deer on the trail.
- Her first encounter with snow left the little boy wide-eyed and speechless.
- The tense encounter between the two rival managers ended without a handshake.
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What is "encounter" in French?
"encounter" in French is rencontre, rencontrer. encounter means: To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
How do you use "encounter" in a sentence?
Example: "Travellers may encounter delays on the motorway during the school holidays." In French, "encounter" is rencontre, rencontrer.
Are there other ways to say "encounter" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "encounter": rencontre, rencontrer.
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