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    Entamer (en. Start)

    /ɑ̃.tɑ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To start doing something.
    He began his speech with a famous quote.
    Il a entamé son discours avec une citation célèbre.
    To start consuming a portion of an object, such as food.
    She started the cake before the guests even arrived.
    Elle a entamé le gâteau avant même que les invités ne soient arrivés.
    To have an impact on something, often negatively.
    This decision risks undermining trust in the government.
    Cette décision risque d'entamer la confiance envers le gouvernement.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'tamier' which means 'to cut' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to start a discussion
    To start a conversation.
    entamer une discussion
    to initiate a process
    Initiation of a procedure or action.
    entamer une démarche
    to start a dialogue
    To start an exchange formally.
    entamer un dialogue
    to begin a career
    To begin in a professional field.
    entamer une carrière

    Related Words

    tamiser
    To filter or separate particles.
    tamiser
    initializer
    To initiate, to start something.
    initialiser
    to begin
    To commence, to begin a process.
    s'amorcer

    Slang Meanings

    To start something in a non-serious way.
    He started his project without really committing to it.
    Il a entamé son projet sans vraiment s'y engager.
    To eat or drink in small amounts, often out of appetite or curiosity.
    She just started the wine at dinner.
    Elle a juste entamé le vin au dîner.