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How do you say "to meet" in French?

se rencontrer

Noun

In French, "to meet" is se rencontrer.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced suh-rahn-kohn-tray, with all parts smooth.

Grammar notes

Se rencontrer is a reflexive verb, with se showing the reflexive action.

Example sentence

Nous nous rencontrons demain.

We meet tomorrow.

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How to remember se rencontrer

Rencontrer contains 'encounter' - meeting someone.

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Questions about se rencontrer

How do you say "to meet" in French?

In French, "to meet" is se rencontrer. It is a noun.

How is se rencontrer written in French?

se rencontrer is written using the standard French script.

How is se rencontrer used in a sentence?

Use se rencontrer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Nous nous rencontrons demain. (We meet tomorrow.).

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