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    S'embarquer (en. To embark)

    /sɑ̃.baʁ.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To board a ship, aircraft, or other means of transportation.
    The passengers are going to embark in a few minutes.
    Les passagers vont s'embarquer dans quelques minutes.
    To begin a venture or activity.
    He decided to embark on a new project.
    Il a décidé de s'embarquer dans un nouveau projet.
    To embark on an adventure or commitment.
    She often embarks on spontaneous trips.
    Elle s'embarque souvent dans des voyages spontanés.

    Etymology

    The verb "to embark" comes from Old French 'embarquer', formed from 'en-' + 'barque', which means to get onto a boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get into trouble
    To ensure finding oneself in a problematic situation.
    s'embarquer dans les ennuis
    to get involved in a story
    To start listening to or participating in a complicated or endless narration.
    s'embarquer dans une histoire
    to embark on a boat
    Specific action of entering a boat for a journey.
    s'embarquer sur un bateau

    Related Words

    embarkation
    The action of embarking.
    embarquement
    small boat
    A small-sized boat.
    barque
    commitment
    The act of engaging in something.
    engagement

    Slang Meanings

    To take risks in an uncertain situation.
    He got involved in a shady deal.
    Il s'est embarqué dans un coup foireux.
    To put oneself in a complicated situation.
    She got into a complicated relationship.
    Elle s'est embarquée dans une relation compliquée.