entre nous

[ ahn-truh noo; French ahn-truh noo ]

adverb

1. between ourselves; confidentially.

entre nous

/ ɑ̃trə nu /

adverb

1. between ourselves; in confidence

Word History and Origins

Origin of entre nous¹

Borrowed into English from French around 1680–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of entre nous¹

C17: from French

Example Sentences

This, entre nous, for he is delighted with her affection and kindness to him.

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So we pair off nicely in our rides and promenades, and, entre nous, are quite the talk.

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Entre nous, I must tell you that insensibly we had fallen into the habit of taking our tea by my study-fire.

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Evidently, we have made few friends in this country, which—entre nous—to an unbiassed mind does not seem at all strange.

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It is bad enough as it is, entre nous; and Nelson is very welcome to stay on board his Foudroyant; voilà!

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