1. Whole, complete: This is the most common meaning. It refers to something that is whole, unbroken, or complete.
Examples:
* "Un gâteau entier" - A whole cake
* "Un nombre entier" - A whole number
* "Une heure entière" - A whole hour
2. Integer (mathematics): In mathematics, "entier" refers to a whole number, positive, negative, or zero.
3. Entirely, fully: This meaning is often used in conjunction with a preposition like "à" or "de."
Examples:
* "Il est entièrement à toi" - He is entirely yours
* "Elle est entièrement d'accord" - She is entirely in agreement
4. Entire (rare): In rare cases, "entier" can be used as a noun meaning "the whole," "the entire thing."
Example:
* "L'entier du jardin" - The whole garden
To understand the exact meaning of "entier" in a specific context, pay attention to the surrounding words and the overall sentence.