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    S'engageait (en. Engaged)

    /sɑ̃.ɡɛ.ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take responsibility or a commitment regarding an action or situation.
    He was committed to keeping his promises.
    Il s'engageait à respecter ses promesses.
    To actively participate in a movement or cause.
    She was engaging in actions to defend the environment.
    Elle s'engageait dans des actions pour défendre l'environnement.
    To personally get involved in a venture or relationship.
    They were committed to each other in their relationship.
    Ils s'engageaient l'un envers l'autre dans leur relation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 's'engager', from Old French 'engager', meaning to bind or to involve oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit to
    To make a promise to do something.
    s'engager à
    to engage in
    To actively participate in a cause or project.
    s'engager dans
    to commit for
    To fight or defend a cause.
    s'engager pour

    Related Words

    commitment
    Act of committing, making a decision or responsibility.
    engagement
    determination
    Firm resolution to do something.
    détermination
    devotion
    Deep attachment to a cause or a person.
    dévotion

    Slang Meanings

    Being all-in for a cause or project.
    He was 100% committed to his work.
    Il s'engageait à 100% dans son travail.
    To promise without being sure of keeping it.
    He was committing himself without really thinking about the consequences.
    Il s'engageait sans vraiment réfléchir aux conséquences.