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 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
to get into trouble
To ensure finding oneself in a problematic situation.
s'embarquer dans les ennuis

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.