Engagé (en. Engaged)

/ã.ɡa.ʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who actively commits to a cause.
The engaged often advocate for human rights.
Les engagés souvent militent pour des droits humains.
adjective
One who is engaged in an action or movement.
He is an engaged artist who advocates for social causes.
Il est un artiste engagé qui défend des causes sociales.
One who is occupied in an activity or project.
She is engaged in a volunteer program.
Elle est engagée dans un programme de bénévolat.

Etymology

From the verb 'engager', derived from the Latin 'implicare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to engage oneself
To make a personal commitment.
s'engager
to be engaged in
To be involved in an activity or cause.
être engagé dans
to initiate a dialogue
To start a conversation on a subject.
engager un dialogue

Related Words

commitment
The act of committing oneself.
engagement
activist
A person who actively defends a cause.
militant
volunteering
Unpaid work to help a cause.
bénévolat

Slang Meanings

An engaged person is often seen as someone fighting for a just cause.
This engaged artist uses his music to denounce injustices.
Cet artiste engagé utilise sa musique pour dénoncer les injustices.