Entrer Examples, Sentences & Quiz in French

entrer — “to enter” — is one of the verbs you will use every day in French. On this page you will find entrer in real sentences, grouped by meaning and tense, two short dialogues that show it in context, the mistakes learners actually make with it, and a ten-question quiz with explained answers. Start with the examples, say them aloud, and then test yourself. A first sentence to fix the verb in your memory: “J'entre dans la salle de classe.” — “I enter into the classroom.”

Pronunciation is not listed on this page: the verified tables do not include IPA for entrer, so no pronunciation is given rather than an invented one.

Example sentences with entrer

In the present tense

  • “J'entre dans la salle de classe tous les jours.” — “I enter into the classroom.”
  • “Tu entres dans la salle de classe souvent.” — “You enter into the classroom.”
  • “Il entre dans la salle de classe chaque matin.” — “He enters into the classroom.”
  • “Nous entrons dans la salle de classe le week-end.” — “We enter into the classroom.”

In the passé composé

  • “Je suis entré dans la salle de classe hier.” — “I have entered into the classroom.”
  • “Tu es entré dans la salle de classe ce matin.” — “You have entered into the classroom.”
  • “Il est entré dans la salle de classe la semaine dernière.” — “He has entered into the classroom.”

In the imperfect and the future

  • “J'entrais dans la salle de classe quand j’étais jeune.” — “When I was young, I used to enter into the classroom.”
  • “Nous entrions dans la salle de classe quand j’étais jeune.” — “We used to enter into the classroom.”
  • “Tu entreras dans la salle de classe demain.” — “You will enter into the classroom tomorrow.”
  • “Ils entreront dans la salle de classe demain.” — “They will enter into the classroom tomorrow.”

In other tenses

  • “J'entrerais dans la salle de classe si je pouvais.” — “I would enter into the classroom if I could.”
  • “Il faut que je entre dans la salle de classe.” — “It is important that I enter into the classroom.”
  • “Entre dans la salle de classe !” — “Enter into the classroom!” The same verb in the pluperfect: “J'étais entré dans la salle de classe avant la fête.” — “I had entered into the classroom before the party.”

All forms above come from the verified tables. The gerund is en entrant and the past participle is entré; the perfect tenses use être + entré, as in suis entré.

Entrer in context

Dialogue 1: every day

Marie and Paul talk about what they do every day. Notice how entrer changes with the person, and how the passé composé appears when they talk about yesterday.

Marie: “Tu entres dans la salle de classe tous les jours ?” — “You enter into the classroom.” Paul: “J'entre dans la salle de classe tous les jours.” — “I enter into the classroom.” Marie: “Tu es entré dans la salle de classe hier ?” — “You have entered into the classroom.” Paul: “Je suis entré dans la salle de classe hier.” — “I have entered into the classroom.” Marie: “Nous entrerons dans la salle de classe demain ?” — “We will enter into the classroom tomorrow.” Paul: “Nous entrerons dans la salle de classe demain.” — “We will enter into the classroom tomorrow.”

Dialogue 2: making plans

Paul and Marie make plans for the weekend. The conditional appears for polite suggestions, and the imperative for a direct request.

Paul: “J'entrerais dans la salle de classe si je pouvais.” — “I would enter into the classroom if I could.” Marie: “Tu entres dans la salle de classe souvent ?” — “You enter into the classroom.” Paul: “J'entre dans la salle de classe souvent.” — “I enter into the classroom.” Marie: “Entre dans la salle de classe !” — “Enter into the classroom!” Paul: “Il faut que je entre dans la salle de classe.” — “It is important that I enter into the classroom.” Marie: “Nous sommes entré dans la salle de classe hier.” — “We have entered into the classroom.”

Read both dialogues aloud, changing the person each time: entre becomes entres, entres becomes entre, and so on. That is the fastest way to fix the six present forms — entre*, entres, entre, entrons, entrez, *entrent — in memory.

Common mistakes with entrer

Mistake 1: Using the infinitive instead of a conjugated form

Wrong: “Je entrer dans la salle de classe.”

Right: “J'entre dans la salle de classe.”

The infinitive entrer never takes a subject. After je you need the conjugated present form entre.

Mistake 2: Confusing entrer with rentrer

Wrong: “J'entre à la maison le soir.” (meant as “rentrer”)

Right: “J'entre dans la salle de classe.”

entrer means “to enter” and rentrer means “to return (home)”. They appear in similar situations, but they are different actions — check the meaning before you choose the verb.

Mistake 3: Using avoir for the passé composé

Wrong: “J’ai entré dans la salle de classe.”

Right: “Je suis entré dans la salle de classe.”

With entrer the passé composé is formed with être: suis entré.

Mistake 4: Using the indicative after a subjunctive trigger

Wrong: “Il faut que je entre dans la salle de classe.”

Right: “Il faut que je entre dans la salle de classe.”

After il faut que French needs the subjunctive: entre, not the indicative entre.

Mistake 5: Mixing up the persons

Wrong: “Tu entre dans la salle de classe.”

Right: “Tu entres dans la salle de classe.”

After tu you need entres, not the je form entre.

Quiz: entrer in everyday use

  1. What is the je form of entrer in the Present indicative?

    • A) entrent
    • B) entre
    • C) entrez
    • D) entrons

  2. What is the ils/elles form of entrer in the Present indicative?

    • A) entrent
    • B) entrons
    • C) entrez
    • D) entres

  3. What is the tu form of entrer in the Present perfect (passé composé)?

    • A) est entré
    • B) êtes entré
    • C) es entré
    • D) sont entré

  4. What is the nous form of entrer in the Imperfect?

    • A) entrions
    • B) entrait
    • C) entriez
    • D) entrais

  5. What is the il/elle form of entrer in the Future?

    • A) entreront
    • B) entrerai
    • C) entrera
    • D) entrerez

  6. What is the je form of entrer in the Conditional?

    • A) entrerions
    • B) entrerait
    • C) entreraient
    • D) entrerais

  7. What is the tu form of entrer in the Present subjunctive?

    • A) entriez
    • B) entrions
    • C) entres
    • D) entrent

  8. What is the tu form of entrer in the Imperative (affirmative)?

    • A) entre
    • B) entrons
    • C) entrez
    • D) entrent

  9. What is the past participle of entrer?

    • A) entrais
    • B) entre
    • C) en entrant
    • D) entré

  10. What does entrer mean in English?

  • A) to have
  • B) to be
  • C) to enter
  • D) to go

Answer key

  1. B) entre — the je form of entrer in the present indicative is entre.
  2. A) entrent — the ils/elles form of entrer in the present indicative is entrent.
  3. C) es entré — the tu form of entrer in the present perfect (passé composé) is es entré.
  4. A) entrions — the nous form of entrer in the imperfect is entrions.
  5. C) entrera — the il/elle form of entrer in the future is entrera.
  6. D) entrerais — the je form of entrer in the conditional is entrerais.
  7. C) entres — the tu form of entrer in the present subjunctive is entres.
  8. A) entre — the tu form of entrer in the imperative (affirmative) is entre.
  9. D) entré — the past participle of entrer is entré; perfect tenses use être + entré.
  10. C) to enter — entrer means “to enter” in English.

Frequently asked questions

What does entrer mean in English?

entrer means “to enter”. You use it in everyday situations like the examples on this page — for example, “J'entre dans la salle de classe.” (“I enter into the classroom.”).

Which auxiliary does entrer take in the passé composé?

entrer takes être: suis entré. Because the auxiliary is être, the participle agrees with the subject in gender and number.

What is the hardest form of entrer to remember?

Most learners struggle with keeping the six persons apart — entre*, entres, entre, entrons, entrez, *entrent. Say them in order every day, and use the dialogues above to practise them in real sentences.

Where can I see the full conjugation of entrer?

On the full conjugation page for entrer, which has every tense, and on the entrer present page, which goes deep on one tense.

Say it yourself

Cover the French sentences above and translate the English back into French. Start with the present tense: “I enter into the classroom.” should become “J'entre dans la salle de classe”. Then try the passé composé: “I have entered into the classroom.” should become “Je suis entré dans la salle de classe”. Finally, try the future: “I will enter into the classroom tomorrow.” should become “J'entrerai dans la salle de classe”. If you get a form wrong, check it against the full conjugation page and say the correct form aloud three times before moving on.

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