entre nous
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of entre nous
Borrowed into English from French around 1680–90
Example Sentences
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One on one, with a staff member, a reporter, or a lawmaker, his antennae are finely tuned, his style entre nous.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2010
"It is never considered outre to go to the cathedral, as the very élite of our society are Catholic, and attend there; but entre nous, shall you go, Mrs. Jerrold?" observed a lady near them.
From May Brooke by Dorsey, Anna Hanson
Since you seem to wish for a dedication of mine, I am quite ready to gratify you; much more ready than I should be for any great man—for the greatest, entre nous.
From Life of Beethoven by Schindler, Anton
I guessed as much of the gown—but that is entre nous.
From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John
Notwithstanding, entre nous, it appears to be an infernal job.
From Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
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