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    Entrepris (en. Undertaken)

    /ɑ̃.tʁə.pʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which has been undertaken with determination.
    This ambitious project was undertaken with a lot of passion.
    Ce projet ambitieux a été entrepris avec beaucoup de passion.
    Refers to an act or task that has been initiated.
    Renovation work was undertaken at the beginning of the year.
    Les travaux de rénovation ont été entrepris au début de l'année.
    Refers to an action that is in the process of realization.
    A series of studies was undertaken to assess the impact of climate change.
    Une série d'études a été entrepris pour évaluer l'impact du changement climatique.

    Etymology

    The word 'undertaken' comes from the verb 'to undertake,' which means 'to start an action.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    undertaken with masterly skill
    Done very effectively or with a lot of skill.
    entrepris de main de maître
    a task undertaken
    A task that has been started or initiated.
    un travail entrepris

    Related Words

    undertake
    To start something, initiated.
    entreprendre
    undertaking
    Organization that carries out economic activities.
    entreprise
    entrepreneur
    Person who undertakes projects, often in an economic context.
    entrepreneur

    Slang Meanings

    To have an idea in mind and act to realize it.
    He has ideas in mind and he undertook them without hesitation.
    Il a des projets en tête et il les a entrepris sans hésitation.
    To embark on a project without much thought.
    She undertook her backpacking trip spontaneously.
    Elle a entrepris son voyage en sac à dos spontanément.