Entreprise (en. Business)

ɑ̃tʁəpʁiz

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A company or organization that engages in economic activities.
This company was founded in 1995.
Cette entreprise a été fondée en 1995.
A project or initiative aimed at achieving a goal.
The sustainable development company was a success.
L'entreprise de développement durable a été un succès.
The set of actions that can be undertaken in a given context.
Companies need to be established to improve quality of life.
Il faut mettre en place des entreprises pour améliorer la qualité de vie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'interprendere', meaning to undertake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to create a company
To found a new company.
créer une entreprise
corporate work
Employment within a company.
travail d'entreprise
sole proprietorship
A company owned by a single person.
entreprise individuelle

Related Words

entrepreneur
A person who creates and manages a company.
entrepreneur
social enterprise
A company whose goal is to have a positive social impact.
entreprise sociale
business management
Management of a company's resources and operations.
gestion d'entreprise

Slang Meanings

Job
I have a good job at this company.
J'ai un bon boulot dans cette entreprise.
Start-up
They are launching an innovative start-up.
Ils lancent une start-up innovante.