Initier
Example: Elle a décidé d'initier ses amis à la peinture moderne.
Definition
"Initier" means to begin or introduce someone to a new activity, subject, or skill, often by teaching or guiding them through the initial steps. For example, it involves helping friends learn about modern painting by showing them the basics and encouraging exploration.
Etymology
The word "initier" comes from the Latin verb 'initiare,' which means 'to begin' or 'to initiate.' It originally referred to starting someone in a ritual or a secret knowledge. Did you know? The term evolved into French while keeping the sense of introducing or starting someone in something new.
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"Initier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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