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initiative [ɪˈnɪ∫ətɪv]* * *[ɪ'nɪʃətɪv]1) ( quality) initiative fto have ou show initiative — faire preuve d'initiative
2) ( lead) initiative fto take/lose the initiative — prendre/perdre l'initiative
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1 ( quality) initiative f ; to have ou show initiative faire preuve d'initiative ; use your initiative! ( as advice) fais preuve d'initiative! ; ( as reproof) un peu d'initiative quand même! ; on one's own initiative de son propre chef ;2 ( move) initiative f ; to take the initiative prendre l'initiative (in doing de faire) ; peace initiative(s) initiative(s) de paix ;3 ( upper hand) to take/lose the initiative prendre/perdre l'initiative ; -
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initiative [ɪ'nɪʃətɪv]1 noun∎ she's certainly got initiative elle a de l'initiative, il n'y a pas de doute;∎ to act on one's own initiative agir de sa propre initiative;∎ you'll have to use your initiative vous devrez prendre des initiatives;(b) (first step) initiative f;∎ to take the initiative prendre l'initiative;∎ some new initiatives have been suggested de nouvelles initiatives ont été proposées∎ to have the initiative avoir l'initiative;∎ they lost the initiative to foreign competition ils ont été dépassés par la concurrence étrangère(a) (preliminary) préliminaire -
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ɪnɪtsja'tiːvəfInitiativeInitiative [ini7a05ae88ts/7a05ae886cbf8257i/6cbf8257a'ti:və] <-, -n>1 (Anstoß) initiative Feminin; Beispiel: bei/in etwas Dativ die Initiative ergreifen prendre l'initiative dans quelque chose2 kein Plural (Unternehmungsgeist) initiative Feminin; Beispiel: aus eigener Initiative de sa/ma/... propre initiative -
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[-ʃətiv]1) (a first step or move that leads the way: He took the initiative in organizing a search party to look for the girl; A move to start peace talks is sometimes called a peace initiative.) initiative2) (the ability to lead or make decisions for oneself: He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative; My son actually went to the hairdresser's on his own initiative!) initiative -
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action; initiative; intervention; effort; entreprise; pf. propositionEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > initiative
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9 Ontario, Mortgage, and, Housing, Initiative
Initiative f ontarienne d'hypothèques et de logementEnglish-French legislative terms > Ontario, Mortgage, and, Housing, Initiative
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10 smart, metering, initiative
initiative f des compteurs intelligentsEnglish-French legislative terms > smart, metering, initiative
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11 Global Initiative on Primary Prevention of Substance Abuse
Stups. Initiative mondiale sur la prévention primaire de l'abus de substances [PNUCID/OMS]English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > Global Initiative on Primary Prevention of Substance Abuse
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12 joint initiative
Org. initiative conjointeEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > joint initiative
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13 dubious initiative
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > dubious initiative
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14 Strategic Defense Initiative
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > Strategic Defense Initiative
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15 private finance initiative
partenariat m public-privéEnglish-French business dictionary > private finance initiative
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16 powers, on, own, initiative
pouvoirs m discrétionnairesEnglish-French legislative terms > powers, on, own, initiative
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17 инициатива
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20 initiatief
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См. также в других словарях:
Initiative — Initiative … Deutsch Wörterbuch
initiative — [ inisjativ ] n. f. • 1567, rare av. fin XVIIIe; du lat. initiare « initier », en bas lat. « commencer » 1 ♦ Action d une personne qui est la première à proposer, entreprendre, organiser qqch. Prendre l initiative d une démarche (⇒ entreprendre,… … Encyclopédie Universelle
initiative — i‧ni‧tia‧tive [ɪˈnɪʆətɪv] noun 1. [uncountable] the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do: • He encourages initiative and new ideas. • You must be prepared to work on your own initiative. 2.… … Financial and business terms
initiative — ini·tia·tive /i ni shə tiv, shē ə tiv/ n 1: the esp. introductory series of steps taken to cause a desired result the deposing party would ordinarily be required to take the initiative in arranging a deposition Andrews v. Bradshaw, 895 P.2d 973… … Law dictionary
Initiative — In*i ti*a*tive, n. [Cf. F. initiative.] 1. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins. [1913 Webster] The undeveloped initiatives of good things to come. I. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. The right or power to introduce a new… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Initiative — Sf std. (19. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus frz. initiative (législative) Vorschlagsrecht (für Gesetze), Gesetzesinitiative , zu frz. initier einführen, den Anfang machen, einweihen , aus l. initiāre, zu l. initium n. Anfang, Eingang, Ursprung ,… … Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache
initiative — 1793, that which begins, also power of initiating, from Fr. initiative (1560s), from L. initiatus (see INITIATION (Cf. initiation)). First attested in English in writings of William Godwin. Phrase take the initiative recorded by 1844 … Etymology dictionary
initiative — ► NOUN 1) the ability to act independently and with a fresh approach. 2) the power or opportunity to act before others do. 3) a new development or fresh approach to a problem. ● on one s own initiative Cf. ↑on one s own initiative … English terms dictionary
Initiative — »erster Anstoß zu einer Handlung; Entschlusskraft, Unternehmungsgeist«: Das Wort wurde im 18. Jh. aus frz. initiative entlehnt, einem staatsrechtlichen Begriff mit der Bed. »Vorschlagsrecht«, wie er noch heute in der Schweiz gilt. Die allgemeine… … Das Herkunftswörterbuch
Initiative — In*i ti*a*tive, a. [Cf. F. initiatif.] Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Initiatīve — (v. lat.), 1) das Recht, etwas anzutragen, vorzuschlagen; 2) Einleitung zu einer Sache; 3) nach den Begriffen des constitutionellen Staatsrechts das Recht, der Volksvertretung einen Gesetzesentwurf zur Berathung vorzulegen. Die I. unterscheidet… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon