French Conversation · Level 126
51 words
French word
entourage
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tuʁaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounentourage
Example
Son entourage l'encourage avant le spectacle.
His entourage encourages him before the show.
More examples
Son entourage professionnel l'a aidé à préparer sa présentation.
His professional entourage helped him prepare his presentation.
Core concept
An invisible ring of associates whose support or pressure reaches the central person.
Common phrases
l'entourage de quelqu'un
someone's entourage
entourage professionnel
professional entourage
faire partie de l'entourage
be part of the entourage
Similar words
ami: A close personal friend.
famille: People related by blood or marriage.
collègue: A person who works with someone, especially at work.
cercle: A group united by a shared interest or connection.
Definition in French
Groupe de personnes qui entourent une personne et qui peuvent l'aider ou influencer ses décisions et actions.
Word origin
Entourage is a noun derived from French entourer, whose parts are en- meaning 'around' and tour meaning 'turn or circuit', followed by -age.
Usage tips
- Entourage is usually neutral, but context can make it suggest flattering followers or people exerting undue influence.