entamer

entamer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to start
Wilson a décidé d'entamer un nouveau livre ce soir.Wilson decided to start a new book tonight.
b. to initiate
Pour entamer les négociations, Diana a proposé une réunion mardi prochain.To initiate negotiations, Diana suggested a meeting next Tuesday.
a. to make a dent in
Tara a entamé ses économies pour financer le voyage en Italie.Tara made a dent in her savings to fund the trip to Italy.
a. to trim
Le jardinier va entamer la haie.The gardener is going to trim the hedge.
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