Usage Note
Initiative follows the same form and usage as in English, covering both personal drive and a formal proposal or programme. The phrase prendre l'initiative ('to take the initiative') is very common. De sa propre initiative means 'on one's own initiative'.
Examples
"Elle a pris l'initiative d'organiser la réunion."
Natural Translation
She took the initiative to organise the meeting.
Literal Translation
She took the initiative of organising the meeting.
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