encontrer

== Middle French == === Etymology === From Old French encontrer. === Verb === encontrer to meet ==== Conjugation ==== Middle French conjugation varies from one text to another. Hence, the following conjugation should be considered as typical, not as exhaustive. == Old French == === Etymology === Compare Spanish and Portuguese encontrar or Italian incontrare. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /enkunˈtɾeːɾ/ === Verb === encontrer to meet; to encounter (by extension) to meet in battle; to combat ==== Conjugation ==== This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide. ==== Descendants ==== → English: encounter French: rencontrer, encontrer (archaic)