Definitions

1. noun

a meeting or encounter, especially a social one, or an event or situation that is experienced as a meeting or encounter

“Their rencontre at the party led to a lifelong friendship.”

2. verb

to meet or encounter (someone or something)

“She rencontra a famous author at the bookstore.”

3. verb (obsolete)

to find or come upon (something)

“He rencontra a hidden treasure in the jungle.”