entrée
/ɑ̃.tʁe/
The English word 'entry' is translated into French as entrée.
entrée is commonly used to denote a physical entrance or the act of entering a place, such as a building or a room. It can also refer to an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
Meaning: article in a dictionary or encyclopedia (noun)
Which one should you use?
While entrée can mean a dictionary entry, when you are specifically referring to an entry within a dictionary or encyclopedia, the word article is often used instead. For more formal contexts regarding the act of gaining entry, you might use l'accès or l'admission, the latter of which is used for specific processes like university admission.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of entrée is entrées.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /ɑ̃.tʁe/.
When do people say it?
In a French culinary context, entrée refers to the starter or first course of a meal, rather than the main course.
Did you know?
- In legal French, l'entrée en vigueur is the specific term used to describe when a law or treaty officially comes into force.
- The word entrée can also refer to a musical piece or a flourish used to introduce a person or a performer to a stage.
- The word entrée is used in the phrase faire son entrée, which means to make a grand appearance or a formal debut in society.
Examples in context
- Où est le billet d'entrée de Tom ?Where is Tom's entry ticket?This sentence is useful for finding the ticket associated with the form entrée.Tatoeba #12388385 by Rovo, translation #12391320 by Miktsoanit
- Zone d'accès contrôlé : entrée interdite sans autorisation.Controlled Access Zone: No entry without permission.This sentence shows the form entrée used in a warning about access permissions.Tatoeba #3081587 by jmdesp, translation #328742 by fcbond
- Entrée interdite !No Entry!This sentence shows a common sign using the form entrée to forbid entry.Tatoeba #3647297 by sacredceltic, translation #2337152 by Adelpa
- Nous vous prions de prendre l'entrée principale.Please use the main entrance.
- L'accès au musée se fait par cette porte.Entry to the museum is through this door.
- Les étudiants doivent passer un examen d'admission pour entrer dans cette école.Students must take an entrance exam to get into this school.
- Je suis à l'entrée du cinéma.I'm at the entrance of the cinema.
- L'endroit où l'on rentre est tout à gauche.The place where you enter is on the left.
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are studying a dictionary together.
- EmmaRegarde cette entrée dans le dictionnaire.Look at this entry in the dictionary.
- GabrielL'entrée est très courte, non ?The entry is very short, isn't it?
- EmmaOui, mais la définition est claire.Yes, but the definition is clear.
- GabrielJe vais chercher une autre entrée.I am going to look for another entry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entrée, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
