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How do you say "to meet" in French?
se rencontrer
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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