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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
noun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
rencontrer
verb
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

What does "encounter" mean?

  1. verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
    "We encountered a herd of deer on the trail."
  2. noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.
    "It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor."

encounter in a sentence

  • We encountered a herd of deer on the trail.
  • She encountered several problems while setting up the new system.
  • It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "We encountered a herd of deer on the trail." 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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