No. 2,899 in French

entourant

Surrounding.

In a sentence

Les gens entourant le maire semblent intéressés par le projet.
The people surrounding the mayor seem interested in the project.
Usage of 'entourant' here acts as a present participle describing the act of surrounding.
Nous avons admiré les paysages entourant la ville ancienne.
We admired the landscapes surrounding the old city.
Here, 'entourant' modifies 'les paysages,' indicating that the landscapes are in proximity to the old city.
Les gardes entourant l’artiste étaient là pour assurer sa sécurité.
The guards surrounding the artist were there to ensure their safety.
In this sentence, 'entourant' is used to illustrate that the guards are positioned around the artist for protection.

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