entrée
/ɑ̃.tʁe/feminine
The English phrase 'entrance' is translated into French as entrée.
entrée is a feminine noun used to describe a place of entering. In a culinary context, however, it refers to an appetizer or starter rather than the main course. If you wish to describe a physical opening, you might use the synonym ouverture or if you mean an entry door, you can use porte d'entrée. Related terms include accès principal for a main access and sortie for an exit.
Meaning: place of entering (noun)
Which one should you use?
While entrée can mean a physical entrance, it is also the standard term for an appetizer in French dining.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of entrée is entrées, which can mean either multiple entrances or multiple appetizers. The word is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑ̃.tʁe/. It has 2 syllables.
When do people say it?
In French dining, remember that an entrée is the course served before the main dish, acting as an appetizer.
Did you know?
- The expression entrée de jeu is used in French to describe something that happens right at the beginning of a situation, similar to the English phrase 'right off the bat'.
- In the context of a traditional French ballet, the entrée is a specific choreographed dance performed by a group of dancers to mark a transition or a new section of the performance.
- In French music, an entrée describes the specific moment a new voice or instrument joins the composition.
Examples in context
- Tu as trouvé l'entrée.You've found the entrance.This sentence shows how to use the word entrée when talking about finding it.Tatoeba #1483724 by martin9, translation #8788848 by sundown
- Ce n'est pas l'entrée.This is not the entrance.This sentence is useful for denying that something is the entrée.Tatoeba #3464949 by Lulantis, translation #3054462 by WestofEden
- Où se trouve l'entrée ?Where's the entrance?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the entrée.Tatoeba #1460776 by sacredceltic, translation #1458160 by CK
- L'entrée de l'hôtel est magnifique.The entrance of the hotel is magnificent.
- Je t'attends à l'entrée du parc.I'm waiting for you at the entrance of the park.
- Les touristes ont plusieurs accès à la plage.Tourists have several entrances to the beach.
- Les entrées du musée sont toutes gratuites.The entrances to the museum are all free.
- 61 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are standing in front of a large building.
- LucasL'entrée est par ici, Chloé.The entrance is this way, Chloé.
- ChloéAh, je ne l'ai pas vue.Ah, I didn't see it.
- LucasElle est juste devant nous.It is right in front of us.
- ChloéD'accord, entrons vite !Okay, let's go in quickly!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “entrance” translations and entries entrée, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
