entamer
entamer
ɑ̃tame
aatame

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
Nous devons entamer les négociations cette semaine. 

We need to start on negotiations this week.

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
J'ai entamé un nouveau paquet de biscuits. 

I started using a new packet of biscuits.

03

to damage, to undermine

porter atteinte à quelque chose, diminuer sa valeur ou son intégrité 
Examples
Cette critique a entamé sa réputation. 

This criticism damaged his reputation.

04

to take a portion of, to cut into

prendre ou couper une partie d'un tout 
Examples
Il a entamé le gâteau en prélevant une part. 

He cut into the cake by taking a slice.

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