Entreprises (en. Companies)
/ɑ̃.tʁə.pʁiz/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Legally recognized commercial company.
Technology enterprises are emerging in the market.
Les entreprises de technologie émergent dans le marché.
Commercial or economic activity.
Sustainable enterprises are essential for environmental protection.
Les entreprises durables sont essentielles pour la protection de l'environnement.
The whole of production activities.
This enterprise has expanded its scope of activities.
Cette entreprise a élargi son champ d'activités.
Etymology
From the verb 'entreprendre', derived from Old French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
small enterprises
Small-sized companies.
petites entreprises
large enterprises
Large-scale companies, often multinational.
grandes entreprises
public enterprises
Companies controlled by the state.
entreprises publiques
private enterprises
Companies owned by individuals or private groups.
entreprises privées
Related Words
entrepreneur
A person who creates and manages a company.
entrepreneur
entrepreneurship
The process of creating and managing a company.
entreprenariat
commerce
The set of buying and selling activities.
commerce
Slang Meanings
Job
He has plenty of jobs right now.
Il a plein de boulots en ce moment.
Business
She started her business in fashion.
Elle a monté son business dans la mode.