entreprendre /ɑ̃tʁəpʁˈɑ̃dʁ/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "undertake".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Réussite et Progrès

Source term
undertake
Translation
entreprendre
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form entreprendre
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + entreprendre
Examples
Nous devons souvent entreprendre.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Réussite et Progrès.

Example Sentences

Elle a entrepris le projet que beaucoup disaient difficile à terminer.

English: She has undertaken the project which many said was difficult to complete.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Elle a entrepris la difficile tâche de réécrire tout le rapport.

English: She undertook the difficult task of rewriting the entire report.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Le gouvernement a entrepris d'importantes réformes dans le secteur de l'éducation.

English: The government has undertaken major reforms in the education sector.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Nous ferons un examen complet de toutes les procédures en cours.

English: We will undertake a thorough review of all current procedures.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

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