What does “entre guillemets” really mean and when is it used?

Question

I always hear my French teachers say “entre guillemets” followed by some phrases.I asked my friends what does it mean? They told me that they use it when talking about something not true. However, I did not really understand all the times I heard it.For example, “*Entre guillemets, cette méthode est la meilleure*”. So, it implies that this method is bad, doesn't it?Could anyone please explains it along with some examples?

Answer 1

To put any word or expression "entre guillemets" simply means you are putting them in between quotes.

For example:

Ma mere me dit, "je t'accompagne ce soir chez le coiffeur."

Le professeur de Francais nous a dit "mettez toutes les paroles dites par d'autres entre guillemets."

You can also put any titles of books, articles, etc. that would have quotes in English would have guillemets in French. I have never heard that you would put something that is not true "entre guillemets."

Colette