French Conversation · Level 61
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French word
entreprenant
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tʁəpʁənɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveenterprising
Example
Il est très entreprenant au travail.
He is very enterprising at work.
More examples
Lors de la réunion, il a été entreprenant et a proposé une solution rapide.
At the meeting, he was enterprising and suggested a quick solution.
Core concept
An energetic individual who starts, directs, or advances a task instead of waiting for others.
Common phrases
un esprit entreprenant
an enterprising spirit
se montrer entreprenant
show an enterprising spirit
Similar words
dynamique: Energetic and active in getting things done.
actif: Actively involved in practical activities or work.
volontaire: Strongly willing to take on tasks without being asked.
audacieux: Bold and willing to take risks.
Definition in French
Qui montre de l'énergie et de la volonté pour lancer, diriger ou faire avancer des activités.
Word origin
The adjective comes from the present participle of entreprendre, a verb historically composed of entre- and prendre from Latin inter and prehendere.
Usage tips
- Entreprenant can describe a favorable initiative or behavior that seems overly bold, so context determines whether the tone is approving or critical.
Other meanings
- energeticadjective
Related words
- entrepreneurentrepreneurnoun
- entrepreneuriatentrepreneurshipnoun