French word

entreprise

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tʁəpʁiz/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncompany

Example

Je travaille dans une entreprise.

I work for a company.

Illustration for entreprise (company)

More examples

Il a créé son entreprise l'année dernière.

He created his company last year.

Core concept

A working venture that gathers people, equipment, and money around a shared objective.

Common phrases

  • créer une entreprise

    create a company

  • travailler dans une entreprise

    work in a company

  • diriger une entreprise

    run a company

Similar words

société: A company formed by combining people and capital to conduct business.
compagnie: A company or group established to provide goods or services.
firme: A small company or office focused on specialized work.
organisation: A body of people organized to pursue a specific purpose through work or activities.

Definition in French

Structure organisée qui regroupe des moyens humains et matériels pour mener une activité économique ou réaliser un projet professionnel.

Word origin

The noun entreprise was formed from the verb entreprendre, whose parts trace back to entre- and prendre and convey the idea of taking something on.

Usage tips

  • Entreprise often means a company in ordinary business contexts, but it can also mean an undertaking or venture when the focus is on the project.

Other meanings

  • businessnoun

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