Rencontrer par hasard (Run into)
unplanned encounters ou des problèmes sudden problems qui arrivent sans prévenir – tout est question de surprise !
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'run into' when you meet someone you know unexpectedly without having planned it beforehand.
- Always use 'run into' + [person] (e.g., 'I ran into Tom').
- Never separate the verb: 'run Tom into' is incorrect.
- It implies a surprise; don't use it for planned meetings.
Overview
vus.run into eux. Ça ressemble à un accident de voiture, non ? Mais ne vous inquiétez pas, personne ne se blesse !How This Grammar Works
Run into appartient à un groupe de verbes appelés verbes à particule inséparables. Cela signifie simplement que vous ne pouvez pas mettre de mots entre
run et into. Vous ne pouvez pas dire I ran my friend into.
into.
Formation Pattern
run into est aussi simple que de commander une pizza sur une appli. Suivez ces étapes :
I, He.
ran into.
When To Use It
run into quand la rencontre est imprévue. C'est parfait pour les cafés, les SMS ou si vous croisez une célébrité dans la rue. C'est informel et amical.
Common Mistakes
Contrast With Similar Patterns
Meet peut être prévu ou non. Run into est toujours une surprise. Bump into est son frère jumeau et signifie exactement la même chose.Quick FAQ
R: Oui, cela décrit juste la rencontre, pas le niveau de respect.
Conjugating 'Run Into'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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run into
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I often run into him.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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runs into
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She runs into her friends.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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ran into
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We ran into them yesterday.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are running into
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I'm always running into her!
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Present Perfect
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All subjects
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have/has run into
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I have run into him twice.
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Future (Will)
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All subjects
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will run into
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You will run into her later.
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Meanings
To meet someone by chance or unexpectedly while in a public place or during daily activities.
Unexpected Meeting
To encounter a person you know without an appointment.
“Guess who I ran into at the gym?”
“I hope I don't run into my ex at this party.”
Experience Problems
To start to experience difficulties or opposition.
“The project ran into some technical hitches.”
“We've run into a bit of a problem with the budget.”
Physical Collision
To accidentally hit something or someone while moving, usually in a vehicle.
“The bus ran into a lamp post.”
“I almost ran into a cyclist because I didn't see him.”
Total Amount
To reach a specific (usually large) number or amount.
“The cost of the repairs will run into thousands of dollars.”
“The number of applications has run into the hundreds.”
Reference Table
| Scénario d'usage | Exemple en anglais | Pourquoi "Run Into" ? | Alternative (si prévu) |
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Rencontrer une personne par hasard
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I `ran into` my old boss at the airport.
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La rencontre était fortuite.
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I `met` my old boss for lunch.
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Rencontrer des problèmes inattendus
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We `ran into` a bug during testing.
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Le problème est apparu soudainement.
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We *addressed* a known bug.
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Découvrir quelque chose par hasard
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She `ran into` a rare book at the market.
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La découverte était accidentelle.
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She *looked for* a rare book.
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Rencontre sociale informelle
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Guess who I `ran into` at the grocery store?
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Informel, spontané.
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Who did you *meet* for coffee?
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Vivre des difficultés
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The project `ran into` some delays.
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Des difficultés sont survenues inopinément.
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The project *faced* planned delays.
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Spectre de formalité
I encountered a former colleague by chance. (Professional/Social)
I ran into an old coworker. (Professional/Social)
I bumped into a guy I used to work with. (Professional/Social)
I caught my old work mate out and about. (Professional/Social)
Exemples par niveau
I ran into my friend at the shop.
Me encontré con mi amigo en la tienda.
Did you run into Tom today?
¿Te encontraste con Tom hoy?
I did not run into anyone.
No me encontré con nadie.
She ran into her mom at the park.
Ella se encontró con su mamá en el parque.
I ran into an old classmate yesterday.
Me encontré con un antiguo compañero de clase ayer.
We often run into each other at the library.
A menudo nos encontramos en la biblioteca.
He ran into a tree with his bike.
Chocó contra un árbol con su bicicleta.
I hope I don't run into my boss here.
Espero no encontrarme con mi jefe aquí.
I ran into my former neighbor while I was on vacation in Italy.
Me encontré con mi antiguo vecino mientras estaba de vacaciones en Italia.
The company ran into financial trouble last year.
La empresa tuvo problemas financieros el año pasado.
If you run into any problems, just give me a call.
Si te encuentras con algún problema, solo llámame.
It's a small world; I keep running into people I know.
Es un mundo pequeño; no dejo de encontrarme con gente que conozco.
The renovation costs are likely to run into the tens of thousands.
Es probable que los costos de renovación alcancen las decenas de miles.
Our proposal ran into a lot of criticism during the meeting.
Nuestra propuesta recibió muchas críticas durante la reunión.
I ran into Sarah, of all people, at the most remote café in town.
Me encontré con Sarah, de entre todas las personas, en el café más remoto de la ciudad.
The car ran into the barrier, but luckily no one was hurt.
El coche chocó contra la barrera, pero por suerte nadie resultó herido.
The project ran into a series of unforeseen logistical hurdles.
El proyecto se topó con una serie de obstáculos logísticos imprevistos.
I'm terrified of running into my ex-partner and having to make small talk.
Me aterra encontrarme con mi ex y tener que charlar trivialmente.
His debts have run into six figures, which is quite concerning.
Sus deudas han alcanzado las seis cifras, lo cual es bastante preocupante.
The new policy ran into stiff opposition from the local community.
La nueva política se topó con una fuerte oposición de la comunidad local.
The narrative ran into a bit of a cul-de-sac in the second act.
La narrativa se metió en un callejón sin salida en el segundo acto.
Should the negotiations run into a stalemate, we have a contingency plan.
En caso de que las negociaciones lleguen a un punto muerto, tenemos un plan de contingencia.
The research ran into a wall when the funding was abruptly cut.
La investigación se topó con un muro cuando se cortó abruptamente la financiación.
I happened to run into the CEO in the elevator, which gave me a chance to pitch my idea.
Casualmente me encontré con el CEO en el ascensor, lo que me dio la oportunidad de presentar mi idea.
Facile à confondre
Learners use 'run into' for objects and 'run across' for people.
Learners use 'run into' for planned social events.
Thinking they have different meanings.
Erreurs courantes
I ran into with my friend.
I ran into my friend.
I run into him yesterday.
I ran into him yesterday.
I ran my friend into.
I ran into my friend.
I ran into to him.
I ran into him.
I ran into my boss for a meeting.
I met my boss for a meeting.
I ran into a new person today.
I met a new person today.
I was running into him at 5 PM.
I ran into him at 5 PM.
The car ran in a tree.
The car ran into a tree.
I ran into some problems with my car.
I ran into some problems with my car.
I ran into him since a long time.
I haven't run into him for a long time.
The costs ran into millions of dollars.
The costs ran into the millions.
Structures de phrases
I ran into ___ at the ___.
You won't believe who I ran into: ___!
The project ran into ___ because of ___.
I'm always running into ___ whenever I ___.
Real World Usage
OMG, just ran into your brother at the mall!
In my last role, we ran into some supply chain issues.
Ran into this one at the beach today! ☀️
We ran into a group of hikers who gave us directions.
The suspect ran into a parked vehicle while fleeing.
I ran into the CEO in the kitchen; he's actually quite nice.
Le Contexte, c'est Tout
Run into c'est seulement pour les surprises ! Si c'était planifié, utilise plutôt meet. "Always consider if the encounter was planned or unplanned. 'Run into' is only for the latter. If you planned it, use 'meet' instead."Pas pour les Occasions Formelles
run into peut sembler trop familier dans un contexte très pro ou académique. Préfère encounter ou experience dans ces cas-là. "While versatile, 'run into' can sound too casual in very formal business or academic contexts. Opt for 'encounter' or 'experience' in those situations."L'Ami des Solveurs de Problèmes
run into est génial pour parler de problèmes ou défis imprévus. Ça montre clairement un obstacle soudain, et souvent, pas très bienvenu. "Beyond people, 'run into' is excellent for discussing unexpected issues or challenges. It clearly communicates a sudden, often unwelcome, obstacle."Lanceur de Conversation
run into est une manière courante de lancer une discussion ou de partager une anecdote récente. Ça aide à créer des liens ! "In English-speaking cultures, talking about who you 'ran into' is a common way to initiate casual conversation or share a recent anecdote. It highlights shared connections."Smart Tips
Replace 'I met my friend by accident' with 'I ran into my friend'.
Remember that 'into' is a strong preposition that doesn't need a partner.
Use 'run into' for the vehicle that was moving and 'hit' for the impact.
Use 'run into' to emphasize that a price is surprisingly high.
Prononciation
Linking
The 'n' in 'run' links to the 'i' in 'into'. It sounds like 'ru-ninto'.
Stress
The primary stress is on 'run'. Do not stress 'into' unless you are emphasizing the direction.
Surprise Intonation
I ran into SARAH! ↗
Conveys excitement and surprise about the encounter.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Running' fast and 'Into' a person—you didn't see them coming!
Association visuelle
Imagine you are jogging in a park and you literally collide with a friend holding a giant 'SURPRISE' sign. This helps you remember it's for unplanned meetings.
Rhyme
Out for a spin, a friend walks in—I ran into them with a grin!
Story
I was at the mall to buy shoes. Suddenly, I saw my old boss near the fountain. I didn't want to see him, but I ran into him anyway. We talked for five minutes, and then I left.
Word Web
Défi
Go for a walk or to a public place. If you see someone you know, tell yourself: 'I just ran into [Name].' If you don't see anyone, imagine who you *might* run into.
Notes culturelles
Running into someone usually requires a short 'small talk' session (2-5 minutes). It is considered slightly rude to just say 'Hi' and keep walking without a brief explanation of why you are there.
'Bump into' is often preferred over 'run into' in casual British English, though both are understood.
'Run into' is the dominant form. Americans might use 'ran into' even if they only saw the person from a distance but didn't speak.
The phrase combines the verb 'run' (from Old English 'rinnan') and the preposition 'into'.
Amorces de conversation
Who was the last person you ran into unexpectedly?
Have you ever run into a celebrity in real life?
What would you do if you ran into your ex-partner today?
Tell me about a time a project you worked on ran into difficulties.
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
I ___ my old math teacher at the grocery store last night.
last night, il nous faut le passé simple de run into, qui est ran into.Find and fix the mistake:
We are meeting into some serious budget problems with the new project.
Meeting into n'est pas un verbe à particule correct. Pour exprimer le fait de rencontrer des problèmes inattendus, running into est la forme correcte.Choisis la bonne phrase :
Run into implique une rencontre inattendue et accidentelle. Les autres options décrivent des rencontres planifiées.Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesYesterday, I ___ my old boss at the train station.
Choose the correct option:
Find and fix the mistake:
We are going to run into for coffee tomorrow at 10 AM.
I met my cousin by surprise at the mall.
Match the following:
A: Why were you late? B: I ___ my neighbor and we started talking.
I ran into a bit of trouble with my computer.
What does it mean?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesIf you ___ any issues installing the software, let me know.
I meet into an old classmate at the festival last weekend.
Which sentence is correct?
Me encontré con mi dentista en el supermercado.
Arrange these words into a meaningful sentence:
Match the sentence halves:
We were just chatting when we ___ an old friend from high school.
My phone keeps running with problems after the update.
Which option is correct?
Tuvimos dificultades inesperadas con el nuevo diseño.
Put these words in order:
Score: /11
FAQ (8)
No, you should never use `with`. The correct form is `I ran into him`.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it's also fine in a business meeting to describe a problem.
They are almost the same. `Bump into` is slightly more informal and more common in British English.
No. You only `run into` people you already know. For a first-time meeting, use `meet`.
Use `run` for the present/future and `ran` for the past. Since most surprise meetings are stories, `ran into` is very common.
Yes, but it means a physical collision, like `The car ran into a tree`.
No, it is an inseparable phrasal verb. The object must come after `into`.
It means to start experiencing problems or difficulties.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
Encontrarse con / Tropezar con
English does not use 'with' after 'into'.
Tomber sur / Rencontrer par hasard
French uses a different verb ('fall') entirely.
Jemandem zufällig begegnen
German doesn't use a phrasal verb structure for this.
偶然会う (Guuzen au)
Japanese relies on an adverb rather than a phrasal verb.
صادف (Saadafa)
Arabic uses a single root verb, not a verb-preposition combo.
偶然碰见 (Ǒurán pèngjiàn)
Chinese requires the adverb '偶然' to specify it was by chance.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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