"Dans" with "entrer"

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"Dans" with "entrer"

Why is "dans" necessary for "Quand Andrew et Dan entrent le bar" ?

"Entrer" means "to enter" as opposed to "come in," the later being what was directed to translate.  

So  you would say "when andrew and dan enter the bar" ...not "when andrew and dan enter in the bar"

Thinking it's just another "extra word" thing that happens when translating English to French...

Asked 4 years ago
ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Entrer dans qc. -- To enter into something, to come in, to get in 

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/french-english/entrer

"Dans" with "entrer"

Why is "dans" necessary for "Quand Andrew et Dan entrent le bar" ?

"Entrer" means "to enter" as opposed to "come in," the later being what was directed to translate.  

So  you would say "when andrew and dan enter the bar" ...not "when andrew and dan enter in the bar"

Thinking it's just another "extra word" thing that happens when translating English to French...

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