between

between
[[t]bi'twi:n[/t]]
preposition
1) (in, to, through or across the space dividing two people, places, times etc: between the car and the pavement; between 2 o'clock and 2.30; between meals.) entre
2) (concerning the relationship of two things or people: the difference between right and wrong.) entre
3) (by the combined action of; working together: They managed it between them.) à (eux, elles) deux
4) (part to one (person or thing), part to (the other): Divide the chocolate between you.) entre (vous)

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