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    L'engager (en. Engage him)

    /lɑ̃ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a commitment to a person or organization.
    She decided to engage him for the new project.
    Elle a décidé de l'engager pour le nouveau projet.
    To take a risk or make a voluntary effort.
    He needs to be more engaged in group activities.
    Il faut l'engager davantage dans les activités de groupe.
    To initiate an action or process.
    We will engage him in the discussion as soon as possible.
    Nous allons l'engager dans la discussion dès que possible.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'engager', derived from the Latin 'implicare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to engage in something
    To make a commitment or take an active part in an activity.
    s'engager dans quelque chose
    to initiate a conversation
    To start a discussion with someone.
    engager la conversation
    to commit to doing something
    To promise to complete a task.
    s'engager à faire quelque chose

    Related Words

    commitment
    The act of engaging or making a commitment.
    engagement
    engaging
    That which arouses interest or is attractive.
    engageant
    recruitment
    The process of searching for and hiring new employees.
    recrutement

    Slang Meanings

    To get into a problem or difficult situation.
    He got involved in a complicated situation.
    Il s'est engagé dans une histoire compliquée.
    To enter into a romantic relationship.
    They got engaged during the summer.
    Ils se sont engagés pendant l'été.