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entreprendre

undertake, start

ɑ̃ . t ʁ ə . p ʁ ɑ̃ d ʁ
entre between, among + prendre to take
verb Rare #45,797
undertake, start Often used for a project, course of action, or major activity.
FR: Nous allons entreprendre des travaux chez nous.
EN: We're going to undertake some renovations at home.
Conjugation of entreprendre
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First entrepris —
Second entrepris —
entreprendre

On lui conseille d'entreprendre un régime strict.

They advise him to go on a strict diet.

Elle lui a conseillé d'entreprendre un régime strict.

She advised him to go on a strict diet.

Cependant je vous demande de ne rien entreprendre pour l'instant.

However, I ask that you take no action for the time being.

— The Captain : L'usurpateur (2018)

Il veut entreprendre une carrière dans les finances.

He wants to pursue a career in finance.