Rencontrer
Example: J'espère rencontrer de nouvelles personnes lors de la conférence.
Definition
"Rencontrer" means to meet or come across someone or something, often by chance or arrangement. It involves the act of encountering people, places, or situations, such as when you meet new individuals at a conference or run into someone unexpectedly.
Etymology
The French word "rencontrer" comes from the Old French 'rencontrer,' which meant to meet or encounter. It derives from the Latin 'incontraŭm,' related to 'contra,' meaning against or opposite. Did you know? The word originally implied a confrontation or meeting face-to-face, which evolved into the general sense of meeting or encountering.
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"Rencontrer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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