initiative
initiative
The French word 'initiative' is used exactly the same as in English - as a noun referring to the ability to assess and initiate things independently, the power or opportunity to act before others do, or an act intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation. For example, 'Il a prise d'initiative', which translates to 'He took initiative'.
Example sentences using: initiative
Elle a pris l'initiative de démarrer le projet.
She took the initiative to start the project.
In this sentence, 'Elle a pris l'initiative' means 'She took the initiative'. It is used to indicate that she is the one who first proposed or started the project.
L'initiative a reçu beaucoup de soutien.
The initiative has received a lot of support.
Here, 'L'initiative' 'The initiative' refers to a specific clause or action that has been introduced and is being discussed. It is a noun in this context.
Il est important d'avoir de l'initiative.
It is important to have initiative.
In this sentence, 'd'avoir de l'initiative' means 'to have initiative'. It expresses the general idea that possessing initiative, as a personal quality, is essential.