Établit (en. Establishes)
/etabli/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Set up, found something.
He establishes a new rule for the group.
Il établit une nouvelle règle pour le groupe.
Fix, determine.
She establishes a schedule for the project.
Elle établit un calendrier pour le projet.
State, indicate.
The established report shows the results of the survey.
Le rapport établi montre les résultats de l'enquête.
Etymology
From the Latin 'stabilire', which means 'to make stable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
establish contact
Initiate communication or a relationship with someone.
établir un contact
establish a relationship
Create a document that presents information or results.
établir un rapport
establish rules
Set up standards or guidelines.
établir des règles
Related Words
established
A workpiece or a fixed structure.
établi
establishment
A place where an activity is conducted, such as a school or a business.
établissement
stable
Which is in a state of stability, not subject to sudden changes.
stable
Slang Meanings
Impose a situation or authority.
He established his dominance over the entire neighborhood.
Il a établi sa domination sur tout le quartier.
Make a firm decision.
After several discussions, she finally established her choice.
Après plusieurs discussions, elle a enfin établi son choix.