English–French

“enter” in French

French

Alsopénétrer

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tʁe/

Example

J'entre dans le magasin.

I enter the store.

Illustration for entrer (enter)

How to say “enter” in French

“Enter” in French is entrer.

A movement crosses a threshold and reaches the inside of a place, institution, or group.

Full entry for entrer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with entrer

Elle va entrer à l'université en septembre.

She is going to enter university in September.

Tips for using entrer

  • Entrer dans is common for a physical place, while entrer à l'université and entrer au lycée are standard for institutions; rentrer means to return.

Other French words for “enter”

Le voleur a pénétré dans la maison.

The thief entered the house.

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