enterprise

• Nom désignant une entreprise, une société ou une organisation, ainsi qu'un projet ou une initiative vaste et complexe, souvent associé à l'esprit d'initiative et au risque.

A noun referring to a business, company, or organization, or a large and complex project or undertaking, often involving initiative and risk.

1. Business or companyB2formalbusiness

   A business, company, or organization, especially one that is large or complex.

   Entreprise (organisation commerciale)

   • She runs a successful enterprise in the tech industry.
   • The enterprise expanded its operations to Europe.
   • Small enterprises often struggle with cash flow.

   Synonymesbusinesscompanyconcerncorporationestablishmentfirmoperationorganizationventure

2. Project or undertakingB2formal

   A large, difficult, or important project or venture.

   entreprise (au sens de projet)

   • The space mission was a risky enterprise.
   • Building the new bridge was a massive enterprise.
   • Their joint enterprise to clean the river was successful.

   Synonymescampaignendeavorinitiativemissionoperationprojectpursuitschemeundertakingventure

3. Initiative or resourcefulnessC1formal

   The quality of being willing to take risks and start new projects.

   esprit d'initiative

   • He showed great enterprise in starting his own business.
   • Her spirit of enterprise led her to explore new markets.
   • The company values enterprise and innovation in its employees.

   Synonymesambitionboldnessdaringdriveenterprisingnessget-up-and-gogumptioninitiativepushresourcefulness

   Antonymesapathyinertnesspassivitytimidity