French Conversation · Level 148
30 words
French word
amorcer
Pronunciation
IPA/amɔʁse/
Meaning
- verbstart
Example
Nous allons amorcer la réunion maintenant.
We are going to start the meeting now.
More examples
Il veut amorcer le contact avant la fête.
He wants to initiate contact before the party.
Core concept
A first hook placed into a conversation or process, drawing the next response and setting it in motion.
Common phrases
amorcer la conversation
initiate the conversation
amorcer une relation
initiate a relationship
Similar words
commencer: Begin an activity, process, or event.
entamer: Start working on the first part of something.
lancer: Launch a plan or topic with energy and momentum.
ouvrir: Open a conversation or debate so discussion can begin.
Definition in French
Prendre l'initiative d'aborder un sujet ou de lancer une discussion, c'est-à-dire commencer en introduisant un élément qui ouvre la parole.
Word origin
Amorcer is formed from amorce, meaning bait or a starting lure, from Old French and ultimately linked to Latin admordere, "to bite at."
Usage tips
- Amorcer takes a direct object, as in amorcer une discussion, amorcer un projet, or amorcer une réunion, without a preposition.