rencontrer
to meet
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃.tʁe/
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Cultural Note
Rencontrer means to meet someone for the first time or by chance. For planned meetings, use 'retrouver.' 'Se rencontrer' is reflexive for mutual meeting.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai rencontré mon meilleur ami à l'école.
I met my best friend at school.
Nous nous sommes rencontrés par hasard.
We met by chance.