rencontrées

Rencontrées is a French word that translates to "met" or "encountered" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "rencontrer," which means to meet, to encounter, or to come across. The word "rencontrées" is used in the feminine plural form, indicating that it refers to a group of female individuals or feminine objects that have been met or encountered.

For example, one might say "les personnes rencontrées" which translates to "the people met." If the people met were all female, then "rencontrées" would be the appropriate form. Similarly, if one encountered several obstacles that were grammatically feminine in French, one might use "les difficultés rencontrées."

The verb "rencontrer" can also be used in a more figurative sense, such as encountering an idea or a feeling. In such cases, the past participle would also agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Therefore, "rencontrées" specifically denotes a past encounter involving multiple feminine subjects. The context of the sentence will always clarify the precise meaning and application of this word.