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    L'entreprise (en. The company)

    /lɑ̃tʁəpʁiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A structured set of business activities aimed at producing goods or providing services.
    The company launched a new product on the market.
    L'entreprise a lancé un nouveau produit sur le marché.
    A company or establishment that employs people and engages in economic activity.
    This company employs more than 500 people.
    Cette entreprise emploie plus de 500 personnes.
    The set of means and resources necessary to carry out an economic activity.
    The company invested in new technologies.
    L'entreprise a investi dans de nouvelles technologies.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'intra' meaning 'inside' and 'prendere' meaning 'to take'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    create a company
    To found or establish a new corporation.
    créer une entreprise
    manage a company
    To supervise the operations and resources of a company.
    gérer une entreprise
    profit-making company
    A company that aims to generate profits.
    entreprise à but lucratif
    family business
    A company owned and managed by members of the same family.
    entreprise familiale

    Related Words

    entrepreneur
    A person who creates and manages a business.
    entrepreneur
    trade
    The activity of selling goods or services.
    commerce
    sector
    Area of economic activity.
    secteur

    Slang Meanings

    A small business, often informal.
    He opened a small biz to sell clothes.
    Il a ouvert un petit biz pour vendre des vêtements.
    A start-up, an innovative new company.
    Her start-up caught the attention of investors.
    Sa start-up a attiré l'attention des investisseurs.