encounter

• Nom désignant une rencontre, souvent inattendue ou fortuite, avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose ; également un affrontement ou une expérience de contact avec une personne, une situation ou un phénomène.

A noun referring to an unexpected or unplanned meeting, confrontation, or experience with someone or something.

1. Unexpected meetingB1formal

   A meeting with someone, especially one that is unplanned or by chance.

   Rencontre fortuite

   • I had a chance encounter with an old friend at the airport.
   • Their first encounter was at a conference in Paris.
   • The encounter with the celebrity was brief but memorable.

   Synonymesbrushconfrontationcontactrendezvous

2. Conflict or confrontationB2formal

   A hostile or challenging meeting between people, groups, or forces.

   Affrontement

   • The soldiers reported a violent encounter with enemy forces.
   • The encounter between the two rivals was tense.
   • She described her encounter with the aggressive driver.

   Synonymesbattlebrushclashconfrontationengagementfightrun-inskirmish

3. Experience or exposureB2formal

   An experience of something, especially something new, difficult, or unpleasant.

   Expérience ou exposition

   • His first encounter with the legal system was overwhelming.
   • The encounter with the wild animal was frightening.
   • This was her first encounter with the harsh reality of war.

   Synonymesbrushcontactexperienceexposuretaste

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une rencontre inattendue ou un affrontement avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose, comme une personne, une situation ou un problème.

A verb used to indicate the act of unexpectedly meeting or facing someone or something, such as a person, situation, or problem.

1. Meet unexpectedlyB1formal

   To meet someone or experience something unexpectedly.

   rencontrer par hasard

   • I encountered an old friend at the conference.
   • She encountered a rare bird during her hike.
   • They encountered a problem with the software installation.

   Synonymesbump intochance uponcome acrosshappen uponrun into

2. Face or confrontB2formal

   To face or be confronted with something, especially a difficulty or challenge.

   Affronter ou faire face

   • The team encountered numerous obstacles during the project.
   • He encountered strong opposition to his proposal.
   • Travelers often encounter language barriers abroad.

   Synonymesaddressbraveconfrontexperiencefacemeetrun intotackle

   Antonymesavoidbypassdodgeeludeescapeevadeshunsidestep