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undertake in French

undertake in French is entreprendre — undertake means to take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.

undertake in French

entreprendre
verb
(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

What does "undertake" mean?

  1. verb To take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.
    "The city undertook a major renovation of the old harbor."
  2. verb To formally promise or commit to doing something.
    "He undertook not to disclose the details of the deal."
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undertake in a sentence

  • The city undertook a major renovation of the old harbor.
  • She undertook to finish the report by Friday.
  • He undertook not to disclose the details of the deal.

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What is "undertake" in French?

"undertake" in French is entreprendre. undertake means: To take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.

How do you use "undertake" in a sentence?

Example: "The city undertook a major renovation of the old harbor." In French, "undertake" is entreprendre.

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