French word

instaurer

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃stoʁe/

Meaning

  • verbset up

Example

L'école a instauré un nouveau système de prêt de livres.

The school set up a new book-lending system.

Illustration for instaurer (set up)

More examples

Le maire a instauré un marché hebdomadaire.

The mayor established a weekly market.

Core concept

An organization officially putting a rule or system into lasting operation.

Common phrases

  • instaurer une règle

    establish a rule

  • instaurer un système

    establish a system

Similar words

mettre en place: To set up a system or institution and make it work in practice.
introduire: To bring a new object or system into use.
établir: To establish a system or rule securely and permanently.
imposer: To force a rule or burden on others by using authority or power.

Definition in French

Établir officiellement une règle, une pratique ou un système au sein d'une organisation ou d'une société.

Word origin

Instaurer comes from Latin instaurare, meaning 'to renew or restore', and French extended this idea to officially establishing a rule, practice, or system.

Usage tips

  • Instaurer is formal, while introduire and mettre en place are more common in less formal speech.

Other meanings

  • introduceverb
  • establishverb

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