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    Engagements (en. Commitments)

    /ɑ̃.ɡaʒ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Formal agreement between two parties.
    They signed mutual commitments.
    Ils ont signé des engagements mutuels.
    Constraint to participate in an event.
    She has professional commitments this weekend.
    Elle a des engagements professionnels ce week-end.
    Position or responsibility towards a person or a cause.
    His commitment to the environment is exemplary.
    Son engagement pour l'environnement est exemplaire.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'engager', which means to take a commitment or an obligation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To commit to
    To make a promise to participate in something.
    s'engager à
    Firm commitment
    A serious and definitive promise.
    engagement ferme
    To have commitments
    To have obligations to fulfill.
    avoir des engagements

    Related Words

    Volunteer commitment
    Voluntary participation in activities without expectation of compensation.
    engagement bénévole
    To engage
    To enter into a relationship or obligation.
    engager

    Slang Meanings

    To commit without return
    He made a commitment without knowing if he could keep it.
    Il a pris un engagement sans savoir s'il pourrait tenir.
    To be overwhelmed
    I am too busy this month to go out.
    Je suis trop engagé ce mois-ci pour sortir.