entamer
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃tame/

Definition & Meaning of "entamer"in French

entamer
01

to start on, to make a start on

commencer quelque chose progressivement
entamer definition and meaning
Examples
Le gouvernement entame des réformes importantes.
The government is making a start on important reforms.
02

to start using, to begin consuming

commencer à consommer ou utiliser quelque chose
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Auxiliary verb
avoir
1st person singular
entame
1st person plural
entamons
Future 1st person
entamerai
Past participle
entamé
Imperfect 1st person plural
entamions
Examples
Nous avons entamé nos provisions de voyage.
We started using our travel supplies.
03

to damage, to undermine

porter atteinte à quelque chose, diminuer sa valeur ou son intégrité
Examples
Les scandales ont entamé la crédibilité du politicien.
The scandals have damaged the politician's credibility.
04

to take a portion of, to cut into

prendre ou couper une partie d'un tout
Examples
Nous avons entamé le fromage pour l' apéritif.
We cut into the cheese for the appetizer.
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