Entreprenante

/ˌɑ̃trəprəˈnɑ̃t/ adjective

Definition

French adjective meaning enterprising or daring; describes someone who is willing to undertake ventures.

Etymology

French from entreprendre (to undertake) + -ant suffix; feminine form is entreprenante.

Kelly Says

In French grammar, this word changes based on gender and number, but English borrowed entrepreneur as a single form—we basically gave up on French's whole gender system and just used the masculine as 'neutral,' which French speakers definitely noticed!

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