Entendres Meaning in English

word · lemma: entendre

US

ɑnˈtɑndɹə

ahn-TAHN-druh

UK

ɒnˈtɒndrəz

on-TON-druz

Definition

'Entendres' is the plural of 'entendre', typically used in the phrase 'double entendre', meaning a word or phrase with two meanings, usually one of which is risqué or humorous.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in the phrase 'double entendres'. Formal in writing, but often playful or humorous in conversation. Usually refers to jokes or comments with hidden or risqué meanings. Not used as a standalone word outside set phrases.

• Spanish: doble sentido - juego de palabras
• Portuguese (BR): duplo sentido - trocadilho
• Portuguese (PT): duplo sentido - trocadilho
• Chinese (Simplified): 双关语 - 双重含义
• Chinese (Traditional): 雙關語 - 雙重含義
• Hindi: दोहरा अर्थ - शब्दों का खेल
• Arabic: تلاعب بالألفاظ - معنى مزدوج
• Bengali: দ্ব্যর্থবোধক কথা - দ্ব্যর্থক শব্দ (রসিক বা দ্ব্যর্থপূর্ণ অর্থে)
• Russian: двусмысленности - двойные смыслы
• Japanese: ダブルミーニング - 隠喩的表現
• Vietnamese: lời nói hai nghĩa - câu đùa hai nghĩa
• Korean: 이중적 표현 - 중의적 농담
• Turkish: çifte anlamlar - üstü kapalı sözler
• Urdu: دو معنوں والے جملے - ذو معنی جملے
• Indonesian: makna ganda - makna rangkap

Example Sentences

Comedians often use clever entendres in their jokes.

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Children may not understand the entendres adults make.

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The movie is full of funny entendres.

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Some TV shows love to sneak in subtle entendres that only adults get.

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He got in trouble at work for telling too many inappropriate entendres.

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I didn’t catch all the entendres in that conversation until someone explained them.

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