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encountered

/ɪnˈkaʊntəd/

/ɪnˈkaʊntərd/

encounteredpast participle

/ɪnˈkaʊntəd/

/ɪnˈkaʊntɚd/

Translations

rencontréSe dit le plus souvent d’un problème, d’une difficulté ou d’un phénomène que l’on trouve ou subit au cours d’une activité.

Cost overruns are one of the most frequently encountered problems in large construction projects.

Les dépassements de coûts sont l’un des problèmes les plus fréquemment rencontrés dans les grands projets de construction.

Definitions

Met with, experienced, or faced, especially unexpectedly or in the course of usual activity.

Cost overruns are one of the most frequently encountered problems in large construction projects.

Synonyms

run into

come across

stumbled upon

encounterverb

encountered

Past Simple

encountered

Past Simple

encountered

Past Participle

encountering

ing-form

/ɪnˈkaʊntə/

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/

Translations

rencontrer

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

confront

come across

run into

face

stumble upon

bump into

meet

encounternoun

Definitions

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.

encounteradjective

Definitions

Relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of an encounter or meeting.

The therapy focused on encounter group dynamics.