Entamé (en. Started)
/ɑ̃.tɑ.me/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Definition: Which has been started.
Example sentence: This project has been underway for several months.
Ce projet est entamé depuis plusieurs mois.
Definition: Which has undergone a beginning of execution.
Example sentence: The work has begun but is not yet finished.
Les travaux sont entamés mais non encore terminés.
Definition: A path or task that has begun but is not completed.
Example sentence: The start of the hike was difficult due to the mud.
L'entamé de la randonnée a été difficile à cause de la boue.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'entamer' which means to begin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: to start a conversation
Meaning: To begin to talk with someone.
entamer une conversation
Phrase: to initiate proceedings
Meaning: To initiate procedures or actions.
entamer des démarches
Phrase: to start a dialogue
Meaning: To create a verbal exchange.
entamer un dialogue
Related Words
Related word: to start
Description: To begin something.
entamer
Related word: start
Description: Beginning of something, often referring to an action.
entame
Related word: sober
Description: Calm and moderate, often related to the start of something new.
sobre
Slang Meanings
Meaning: To be in a project that is not progressing.
Example: This plan is started, but it seems to be at a standstill.
Ce plan est entamé, mais on dirait qu'il reste sur place.
Meaning: To begin to feel tired or exhausted.
Example: After a day of work, I start to feel worn out.
Après une journée de travail, je commence à être entamé.