المعنى
An invitation to enter a place.
خلفية ثقافية
In France, it is considered polite to wait for a clear 'Entrez !' before opening a closed door, especially in professional or private settings. Barging in is a major social error. Quebecers are generally more informal than the French, but 'Entrez' remains the standard for strangers. You might hear 'Entrez-donc' with a very welcoming, rising intonation. Hospitality (Teranga in Senegal) is paramount. 'Entrez' is often followed by immediate offers of water or tea. The invitation is usually very enthusiastic. Similar to France, but in some regions, you might hear 'Passez dedans' as a regional variation, though 'Entrez' is universally understood and used.
The 'Donc' Trick
Add 'donc' (Entrez donc !) to sound like a native speaker who is genuinely happy to see their guest.
Silent Z
Never pronounce the 'z' at the end of 'Entrez' unless there is a liaison. It's 'Ahn-tray', not 'Ahn-trezz'.
المعنى
An invitation to enter a place.
The 'Donc' Trick
Add 'donc' (Entrez donc !) to sound like a native speaker who is genuinely happy to see their guest.
Silent Z
Never pronounce the 'z' at the end of 'Entrez' unless there is a liaison. It's 'Ahn-tray', not 'Ahn-trezz'.
Wait for the knock
In France, saying 'Entrez' before someone knocks is considered psychic or a bit weird. Wait for the signal!
اختبر نفسك
You are at work. Your boss knocks on your door. What do you say?
Toc toc ! (C'est le patron)
You must use the formal 'vous' form (Entrez) with your boss.
Complete the sentence to invite your best friend into your room.
Salut Julie ! ______ ! Je suis dans mon lit {le|m}.
With a best friend, use the informal 'tu' imperative form: 'Entre'.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Patient: (frappe à la porte) Docteur: ______ ! Asseyez-vous.
The doctor invites the patient to enter the office.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
1. Entre ! 2. Entrez ! 3. Entrez donc !
'Entre' is singular informal, 'Entrez' is plural, and 'Entrez donc' is extra warm.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where you'll hear 'Entrez !'
Professional
- • Doctor's office
- • Job interview
- • Manager's office
Social
- • Dinner party
- • Visiting a neighbor
- • Friend's apartment
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينToc toc ! (C'est le patron)
You must use the formal 'vous' form (Entrez) with your boss.
Salut Julie ! ______ ! Je suis dans mon lit {le|m}.
With a best friend, use the informal 'tu' imperative form: 'Entre'.
Patient: (frappe à la porte) Docteur: ______ ! Asseyez-vous.
The doctor invites the patient to enter the office.
1. Entre ! 2. Entrez ! 3. Entrez donc !
'Entre' is singular informal, 'Entrez' is plural, and 'Entrez donc' is extra warm.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, if you are being formal (using 'vous'). If it's a friend, say 'Entre'.
No, it's the standard polite way to invite someone in. However, your tone of voice matters!
You can still say 'Entrez !' or 'Je vous en prie, entrez' to encourage them to cross the threshold.
'Entrez donc' is warmer and more inviting, whereas 'Entrez' is more neutral or functional.
Usually, the host will say 'Par ici, s'il vous plaît' (This way, please) rather than 'Entrez', as you are already inside the building.
Yes! You can use 'Entre' or 'Entrez' with pets, though 'Viens ici' (Come here) is more common.
If you name the place, use 'dans' (Entrez dans la cuisine). If you just want them to come in, just say 'Entrez !'.
It's shorthand for 'You may enter the building now that I've buzzed you in.'
Not really. In an email, you'd say 'Je vous invite à venir' or 'Vous pouvez passer à mon bureau'.
The opposite is 'Sortez !' (Get out!).
عبارات ذات صلة
Bienvenue
similarWelcome
Faites comme chez vous
builds onMake yourself at home
Je vous en prie
similarPlease / After you
Passez devant
similarGo ahead / After you
Sortez !
contrastGet out!
