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I.encounter [Brit ɪnˈkaʊntə, ɛnˈkaʊntə, Am ɪnˈkaʊn(t)ər, ɛnˈkaʊn(t)ər] N

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1. encounter (gen):

encounter

rencontre f (with avec)

his frequent encounters with the law

ses démêlés mpl fréquents avec la police

I had a close encounter with a lamppost hum

je suis rentré dans un réverbère

2. encounter MIL:

encounter

II.encounter [Brit ɪnˈkaʊntə, ɛnˈkaʊntə, Am ɪnˈkaʊn(t)ər, ɛnˈkaʊn(t)ər] VB trans

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chance encounter N

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chance encounter

rencontre f inattendue

through a chance encounter

au hasard d'une rencontre

brief encounter N

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brief encounter

brève rencontre f

encounter group N PSYCH

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encounter group

atelier m relationnel

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bruising row, battle, campaign, encounter

bruising game, encounter

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casual sexual encounter

face-à-face (confrontation)

encounter

rencontre (non prévu)

encounter

rencontre étrange/inattendue

strange/unexpected encounter

rencontre de hasard

chance meeting ou encounter

rencontre mémorable/exceptionnelle

memorable/exceptional encounter

encounter (de, entre between)

rencontre des deux armées

encounter between the two armies

encourir le désaveu de l'opinion publique

to encounter rejection at the hands of the public

rencontrer une vigoureuse opposition

to encounter vigorous opposition

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I.encounter [ɪnˈkaʊntəʳ, Am enˈkaʊnt̬ɚ] VB trans

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1. encounter (experience):

encounter

to encounter resistance

trouver de la résistance

2. encounter (meet):

encounter

rencontrer à l'improviste

II.encounter [ɪnˈkaʊntəʳ, Am enˈkaʊnt̬ɚ] N

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1. encounter:

encounter

encounter with enemy

her encounter with the boss

sa collision avec le patron

2. encounter SPORTS:

encounter

confrontation f

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to encounter difficulties

faire face à des problèmes

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face-à-face

encounter

to encounter

faire une mauvaise rencontre

to have an unpleasant encounter

to encounter resistance

trouver de la résistance

her encounter with the boss

sa collision avec le patron

to encounter difficulties

faire face à des problèmes

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The player encounters giant bats, wolves, skeleton warriors, evil knights, wizards, lizard men, gargoyles, and other fierce enemies on his quest. en.wikipedia.org

Though outnumbered, the squadron survived the encounter with no losses. en.wikipedia.org

In most encounters the bear retreats and runs away from humans. en.wikipedia.org

The childs ability to learn in the variety of situations encountered also depends on the repertoires that have been learned. en.wikipedia.org

The series has seen the team encounter phenomena such as ghosts, reincarnation and voodooism. en.wikipedia.org

Anyone with seafaring experience encountered in the street would first be asked to volunteer for naval service. en.wikipedia.org

Reported issues were linked to the member's past encounters with law enforcement officials. en.wikipedia.org

It was after this that the encounter began to take a turn from bad to worse. en.wikipedia.org

The common problem that people may encounter when trying to achieve an education for a career is the cost. en.wikipedia.org

The notches allow different parts of the plate to bend when a bore restriction is encountered. en.wikipedia.org

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