No. 1,053 in French
rencontres
"Rencontres" means "meetings" or "encounters" in English.
In a sentence
Les rencontres entre les étudiants ont permis de créer des amitiés durables.
The meetings between students allowed for the creation of lasting friendships.
In this sentence, 'rencontres' refers to gatherings or meetings between individuals.
Ses rencontres avec des artistes célèbres ont inspiré son travail.
His encounters with famous artists have inspired his work.
Here, 'rencontres' refers to occasions or events where someone interacts with others, specifically encounters with famous individuals.
Les rencontres sportives organisées par l'école sont très populaires.
The sports matches organized by the school are very popular.
In this sentence, 'rencontres' is used to refer to competitive events or matches between teams or individuals.
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