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    Entreprendre (en. Undertake)

    ɑ̃tʁəpʁɑ̃dʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in an action, project, or activity.
    He decided to undertake a journey around the world.
    Il a décidé d'entreprendre un voyage autour du monde.
    To take the initiative to accomplish something.
    She undertook to completely renovate her house.
    Elle a entrepris de rénover complètement sa maison.
    To start a task or work.
    We are going to undertake the construction of the new building.
    Nous allons entreprendre la construction du nouveau bâtiment.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'entreprendre', derived from Latin 'interprendere', composed of 'inter-' and 'prendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    undertake a procedure
    To begin a procedure or an action.
    entreprendre une démarche
    undertake something new
    To initiate a project or an activity that has never been done before.
    entreprendre quelque chose de nouveau
    undertake with courage
    To act with determination and boldness.
    entreprendre avec courage

    Related Words

    project
    A plan or proposal to accomplish something.
    projet
    initiative
    An action taken to create change or address a problem.
    initiative
    activity
    A set of tasks or actions to be carried out.
    activité

    Slang Meanings

    Get to work
    It's time to get to it and undertake seriously.
    Il est temps de s'y mettre et d'entreprendre sérieusement.
    Do something
    We're going to undertake a crazy thing this weekend.
    On va entreprendre un truc fou ce week-end.