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encounter

UK
/ɪnˈkaʊntə/
US
/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/
encounter along

Translations

encounternoun
encounters
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkaʊntə/
US
/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/
Their encounter at the coffee shop was completely unexpected.
Leur rencontre au café a été totalement inattendue.
confrontationdans un contexte de conflit ou de compétition
The encounter between the two rival teams was intense and thrilling.
La confrontation entre les deux équipes rivales a été intense et palpitante.
Additional translations
rencontrerencontre marquante ou significative
Synonyms
confrontation
meeting
occasion
event
experience
interaction
encounterverb
encountered
Past Simple
encountered
Past Participle
encountering
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkaʊntə/
US
/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
I encountered an old friend at the grocery store yesterday.
J'ai rencontré un vieil ami au supermarché hier.
Additional translations
rencontrerpour une difficulté, un obstacle ou une menace
croiserau sens de tomber sur quelqu'un par hasard
Synonyms
confront
stumble upon
bump into
meet
come across
run into
face
encounteradjective
UK
/ɪnˈkaʊn.tə/
US
/ɪnˈkaʊn.tɚ/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "encounter group", "encounter rate".
de rencontredans des expressions comme groupe de rencontre, en psychologie
The therapy focused on encounter group dynamics.
La thérapie s'est concentrée sur la dynamique des groupes de rencontre.

Definitions

encounternoun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected, or brief.
Their encounter at the coffee shop was completely unexpected.
A confrontation or conflict between opposing forces or individuals.
The encounter between the two rival teams was intense and thrilling.
An experience or event, often one that is significant or noteworthy.
Her encounter with the famous author was a highlight of the evening.
encounterverb
To unexpectedly experience or be faced with something difficult or hostile.
During the hike, we encountered a bear on the trail.
To meet someone unexpectedly.
I encountered an old friend at the grocery store yesterday.
encounteradjective
Relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of an encounter or meeting.
The therapy focused on encounter group dynamics.
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