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undertakes

/ˌʌndərˈteɪks/ /ˌʌndərteɪks/

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verb

Entreprendre, se charger de

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

Examples :

"The company undertakes a major renovation of its headquarters next month. "

L'entreprise entreprendra une rénovation majeure de son siège social le mois prochain.

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verb

Entreprendre, s'engager

To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

Examples :

"He undertook to exercise more in future."

Il s'est engagé à faire plus d'exercice à l'avenir.

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verb

Dépasser

To overtake on the wrong side.

Examples :

"I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway."

Je déteste les gens qui essaient de dépasser sur l'autoroute.

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verb

S'engager, affirmer, oser dire

To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.

Examples :

"He undertakes that the project will be finished on time. "

Il s'engage à ce que le projet soit terminé à temps.

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verb

Tromper, duper, piéger

To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.

Examples :

"The con artist undertakes unsuspecting tourists by offering them a "free" tour, only to later demand exorbitant fees. "

L'escroc piège les touristes sans méfiance en leur offrant une visite "gratuite", pour ensuite exiger des frais exorbitants.

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verb

Entreprendre, assumer

To assume, as a character; to take on.

Examples :

"The actor undertakes the role of Hamlet for the upcoming play. "

L'acteur assume le rôle d'Hamlet pour la pièce à venir.

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verb

Entreprendre, s'engager dans

To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.

Examples :

"The company undertakes ambitious new projects every year to stay competitive in the market. "

L'entreprise entreprend chaque année de nouveaux projets ambitieux pour rester compétitive sur le marché.

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verb

Apprend, entend

To have knowledge of; to hear.

Examples :

"While rare in modern English, the archaic meaning of "undertakes" to mean "hears" can be illustrated like this: "The judge undertakes the defendant's plea, but remains unconvinced." "

Bien que rare en anglais moderne, le sens archaïque de « undertakes » signifiant « entend » peut être illustré ainsi : Le juge apprend le plaidoyer de l'accusé, mais reste sceptique.

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verb

Entreprendre, se charger de

To have or take charge of.

Examples :

"The construction company undertakes large bridge projects. "

L'entreprise de construction entreprend de grands projets de ponts.

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