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entre

A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).

1. (used to indicate a spatial interval)

La route est encore longue. On peut s'arrêter entre Dijon et Besançon pour faire une pause.There's still a long way to go. We can stop between Dijon and Besançon to take a break.

2. (used to indicate a time interval)

a. between

Les invités doivent arriver entre midi et treize heures.The guests should arrive between noon and one o’clock in the afternoon.

3. (used to indicate several options)

a. between

Tu peux avoir une boule de glace. Tu dois choisir entre les différents parfums qu’ils ont.You can have one scoop of ice cream. You have to choose between the different flavors they have.

4. (used to indicate an intermediate state)

a. between

Entre comédie et drame, ce film va vous surprendre et vous toucher.Between comedy and drama, this movie will surprise you and move you.

5. (used to indicate a connection)

a. between

La différence entre ces deux concepts est subtile mais importante.The difference between these two concepts is subtle but important.

6. (with each other)

a. between

Cette confidence doit rester entre toi et moi.This secret must remain between you and me.

b. among

C’est une affaire privée. Nous devons résoudre le problème entre nous.It's a private matter. We have to solve the problem among ourselves.

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