entrer

Senses

1. 1.

   to enter, to go in

   to move into or pass through a doorway or threshold

2. 2.

   to begin, to start

   to commence or launch into a new state or activity

3. 3.

   to fit, to go into

   to be able to be inserted or placed within a space

4. 4.

   to break in (a market or field)

   to make one's debut or enter professionally into a domain

Examples

• "Je suis entré dans le magasin ce matin."

  I entered the shop this morning.

• "L'année scolaire entre demain."

  The school year begins tomorrow.

• "Cette clé n'entre pas dans la serrure."

  This key doesn't fit in the lock.

Usage

Entrer is an intransitive verb conjugated with *être* in passé composé (je suis entré). Common phrases: *entrer en collision* (to collide), *entrer en vigueur* (to come into force), *entrer en matière* (to broach a subject). Often confused with *sortir* (to exit).