English–French
“run into” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁwaze/
Example
J'ai croisé mon professeur au supermarché.
I ran into my teacher at the supermarket.
How to say “run into” in French
“Run into” in French is croiser.
Two paths briefly cross, bringing two people together before each continues.
Example sentences with croiser
Ce matin, j'ai croisé mon voisin en allant au travail.
This morning, I ran into my neighbor on my way to work.
Tips for using croiser
- With a person, croiser usually suggests a brief chance encounter, while rencontrer is broader and also suits planned meetings.