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amorcer

to initiate; to prime

verb ah-mor-SEH Rare

Usage Note

Amorcer today most commonly means to set something in motion — amorcer une négociation means to get a negotiation started. The noun une amorce can mean both a primer (explosive cap) and the opening hook of a piece of writing. The verb follows the standard -er conjugation but note the cedilla: j'amorce.

Examples

"Ils ont amorcé les négociations hier."

Natural Translation

They initiated the negotiations yesterday.

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