rentrer

rentrer

To return or to go/come back.

Here, 'rentrer' is used to indicate returning to a place of residence.

Je rentre à la maison après le travail.

I go back home after work.

In this context, 'rentrer' means to return an item to its place of origin.

Il doit rentrer son livre à la bibliothèque.

He has to return his book to the library.

Here, 'rentrer' signifies bringing something inside from an external location.

Ils rentrent leurs chaises avant qu'il ne commence à pleuvoir.

They bring their chairs inside before it starts raining.