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entrer

English translation of entrer

enter

The French word 'entrer' is used similarly to the English verb 'enter'. It can mean to come or go into a physical location such as a room or building, or to input information into a system. Like in English it can be used in various contexts, such as 'entrer dans la maison' (enter the house) or 'entrer des données' (enter data).


Example sentences using: entrer

Je vais entrer dans la bibliothèque.

English translation of Je vais entrer dans la bibliothèque.

I'm going to go into the library.

In this phrase, 'entrer' is used to signify the act of going inside a certain place, in this case, the library. It asserts the subjects intent to move into a different location.

Il faut entrer votre code secret.

English translation of Il faut entrer votre code secret.

You must enter your secret code.

This phrase uses 'entrer' to denote the action of inputting, or typing in a information, here a secret code. It is often used in the context of providing information in form based data fields.

Je dois entrer le mot de passe.

English translation of Je dois entrer le mot de passe.

I need to enter the password.

The term 'entrer' in this phrase is used to describe the process of inputting or submitting information. Here, it's specifically used to input a password.

Elle n'aime pas entrer en retard.

English translation of Elle n'aime pas entrer en retard.

She doesn't like going in late.

In this context, 'entrer' refers to entering or going to a place or situation, specifically with a certain time frame in mind. It's used here to explain the dislike of the subject to be late.

Ils doivent entrer par ici.

English translation of Ils doivent entrer par ici.

They have to come in this way.

This sentence uses 'entrer' to command or instruct someone to enter or come in through a certain direction or path.

N'oubliez pas d'entrer vos informations personnelles.

English translation of N'oubliez pas d'entrer vos informations personnelles.

Don't forget to enter your personal information.

This phrase uses 'entrer' to signify the action of inputting or typing personal information. It is used to remind somebody not to forget to submit their personal details.

J'aime entrer dans la cuisine et sentir les arômes.

English translation of J'aime entrer dans la cuisine et sentir les arômes.

I like to go in the kitchen and smell the aromas.

In this context, 'entrer' means entering a space, specifically, the kitchen. It's used in a sentence to express the enjoyment of the speaker in going into the kitchen to feel the different smells.

Il va entrer en contact avec vous bientôt.

English translation of Il va entrer en contact avec vous bientôt.

He will get in touch with you soon.

In this phrase, 'entrer en contact' is a figurative use of 'entrer' which means 'to get in touch' or 'to contact'. It's used here to convey the message that he will be contacting you in the near future.

Vous pouvez entrer maintenant.

English translation of Vous pouvez entrer maintenant.

You can come in now.

Here, 'entrer' is used to allow someone to enter, or come in, to a certain space at the current moment. It is a common phrase used when asking someone to come inside.

Peux-tu entrer dans la chambre, s'il te plaît?

English translation of Peux-tu entrer dans la chambre, s'il te plaît?

Can you please enter the room?

In this phrase, 'entrer' refers to moving from one place to another, specifically moving into a room. It's an example of using 'entrer' in a polite request.

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