Definition
Definition of en - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
Latin letterTECH. name of the Latin-script letter NTECH.
- The word starts with an en.
2.
printing measureTECH. half the width of an em in printingTECH.
- The width of an en is typically used to space words.
Abbreviation
abr: enclosureDated extra document or item included with a letterDated
- Please see the en for more details.
Expressions with en
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moving towards a destination
We are en route to the airport.
in a group, all acting at the same time
The students left the hall en masse.
considered as a group rather than separately
The proposals were accepted en bloc.
incidentally or in passing
He mentioned, en passant, that he would be moving.
traveling towards a specific destination
We are en route to the airport.
bathroom connected directly to a bedroom
The master bedroom has an en suite.
perfectly executed or on point
Her performance was en pointe throughout the show.
cooked wrapped in paper or foil
The fish was served en papillote with herbs.
painting done outdoors capturing natural light
The artist painted en plein air to capture the sunset.
in harmonious or sympathetic relationship
The team was en rapport, working smoothly towards their goal..
using simple, clear language
He explained the concept en clair.
facing forward or directly opposite
The two buildings are en face to each other.
with one's family or as a family unit
We spent the weekend en famille.
alert and ready to respond
She was en garde for any sudden changes.
state of readiness or preparation
Her desk was a perfect mise en place for work.
visual theme or visual arrangement in a scene
The film's mise-en-scène was praised for its creativity.
involving all judges of a court
The case was reviewed en banc by the appellate court.
narrative technique where a story is nested within itself
The novel uses mise en abyme by embedding a similar story within the main plot.
punctuation mark one en long used to show a range
Use an en dash between the dates 2010–2015.
vulnerable to capture by an opponent's piece
The knight is en prise after the last move.
typography space with a fixed width of 1 en
The designer used an en quad for spacing.
form of English used in Canada
She speaks en-Can at home.
mass conscription of people for military service
The country declared a levée en masse to defend itself.
cooked on a skewer over a fire
We had chicken en brochette for dinner.
Origin of en
French, en (in)
Terms with en included in their meaning
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Examples of en in a sentence
She drew an en on the chalkboard. The designer adjusted the spacing using an en. An en is often used in typesetting for precise alignment. The en contains the contract. Check the en attached to this letter.
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- French:lettre N, PJ, ...
- German:En, Anl., ...
- Italian:enne, all., ...
- Spanish:ene, anexo, ...
- Portuguese:ene, anexo, ...
- Chinese:字母N, 附件, ...
- Japanese:エン, 同封書類, ...
- Arabic:إِن, مرفق, ...
- Hebrew:אֵן, מִסְמָךְ מְצוֹרָף לִמְכְּתָב, ...
- Russian:эн, вложение, ...
- Ukrainian:ен, додаток, ...
- Hindi:एन, संलग्न, ...
Definition of EN - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: EnglishRare language spoken in England and many countriesRare
- She speaks EN fluently.
2.
abr: EnglandRare country in the United Kingdom known for LondonRare
- EN will play against FR in the match.
Acronym
1.
acr: enrolled nurseTECH. nurse who helps doctors and registered nursesTECH.
- The EN monitored the patient’s blood pressure while the surgeon spoke with the family.
2.
acr: European NormTECH. official standard used in Europe for products or servicesTECH.
- This product meets the EN safety requirements.
Examples of EN in a sentence
EN is required for this international job. EN fans cheered loudly in the stadium. The EN team wore red and white jerseys. The EN monitored the patient's vital signs closely. An EN is crucial in providing patient care. The helmet is certified under EN standards.
EN compliance is mandatory for export.
View all translations of EN
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- French:angl., infirmier auxiliaire, ...
- German:Engl., Pflegeassistentin, ...
- Italian:ing., infermiere ausiliario, ...
- Spanish:ing., enfermera auxiliar, ...
- Portuguese:ing., enfermeiro inscrito, ...
- Chinese:英语, 登记护士, ...
- Japanese:英, 准看護師, ...
- Arabic:إِنْج, ممرضة مسجلة مساعدة, ...
- Hebrew:אַנְגְּלִית, אֲחוֹת מַעֲשִׂית, ...
- Russian:англ., младшая медсестра, ...
- Ukrainian:англ., зареєстрована медсестра, ...
- Hindi:ईएन, सहायक नर्स, ...
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