French Conversation · Level 12
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French word
entre
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tʁ/
Meaning
- prepositionbetween
Example
Le chat est entre la table et la chaise.
The cat is between the table and the chair.
More examples
Garde ça entre nous.
Keep that between us.
Core concept
A middle position or interval with one reference point on each side.
Common phrases
entre nous
between us
entre amis
among friends
entre deux
between two
Similar words
dans: Indicates a position or state inside an object or place.
sur: Indicates a position touching the surface or top of something.
parmi: Indicates being among several people or things.
au milieu de: Indicates a position near the center of an area or group.
Definition in French
Marque la position ou la relation située entre deux éléments, notamment pour un lieu ou un intervalle de temps.
Word origin
French entre comes from Latin inter through Old French, retaining the sense of a position between two points.
Usage tips
- For two stated reference points, French uses entre A et B, while parmi usually introduces a selection from a group.
Other meanings
- amongpreposition
Opposites
- horsoutsidepreposition
Related words
- entretenirmaintainverb
- entretieninterviewnoun