rencontrer

Definitions of rencontrer
  1. verb
    satisfy or fulfill
    synonyms: connecter, faire face
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    type of:
    s'en tirer, se débrouiller
    come to terms with
  2. verb
    experience as a reaction
    synonyms: recevoir
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    type of:
    avoir, éprouver
    undergo
  3. verb
    encounter by chance
    synonyms: tomber sur
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    type of:
    récupérer
    obtain, especially accidentally
  4. verb
    communicate the intended meaning or impression
    synonyms: trouver
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    type of:
    communiquer, faire connaître, informer
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  5. verb
    be beset by
    synonyms: rentrer
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    type of:
    être
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  6. verb
    meet with by appointment
    synonyms: faire la rencontre de
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    type of:
    rejoindre, retrouver
    meet by design; be present at the arrival of
  7. verb
    run into or up to
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    type of:
    toucher, être en contact
    to extend as far as
  8. verb
    contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
    synonyms:
    jouer, pratiquer
    participate in games or sport
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