French Conversation · Level 67
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French word
internationaliser
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁnasjonalize/
Meaning
- verbgo international
Example
La petite entreprise s'internationalise rapidement.
The small company is quickly going international.
More examples
Un groupe local s'internationalise et part en tournée.
A local band goes international and goes on tour.
Core concept
A product or service adjusted for customers, rules, and operations in other countries.
Common phrases
un groupe s'internationalise
A band goes international
une série s'internationalise
A series goes international
sa musique s'internationalise
His music goes international
Similar words
exporter: Sells goods or services to customers abroad.
s'implanter: Establishes a base or office in the local market.
adapter: Adapts a product or its labeling to local language and customs.
délocaliser: Moves production or business activities to a foreign location.
Definition in French
Adapter une organisation, un produit ou un service afin qu'il puisse fonctionner et être commercialisé à l'étranger.
Word origin
The verb internationaliser derives directly from the adjective international by adding the French verb-forming suffix -iser.
Usage tips
- Internationaliser is a formal business term; développer ses activités à l'étranger is a common more explicit alternative.
Opposites
- localiserlocalizeverb
Related words
- internationalisationinternationalizationnoun
- internationaliséinternationalizedadjective