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engaged

UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
engaged in
engaged in
engagedadjective
more engaged
Comp.
most engaged
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
Translations
She was fully engaged in her work and didn't notice the time passing.
Elle était totalement occupée par son travail et n'a pas vu le temps passer.
fiancéAu sens de « promis au mariage ».
They announced that they were engaged and planning a wedding for next summer.
Ils ont annoncé qu'ils étaient fiancés et qu'ils prévoyaient un mariage pour l'été prochain.
fiancéeAu sens de « promise au mariage ».
They announced that they were engaged and planning a wedding for next summer.
Ils ont annoncé qu'ils étaient fiancés et qu'ils prévoyaient un mariage pour l'été prochain.
engagéAu sens de « impliqué, attentif, fortement intéressé ». S'emploie aussi pour un groupe mixte ou sans précision de genre.
The students were engaged in the discussion, asking questions and sharing their thoughts.
Les étudiants étaient engagés dans la discussion, posant des questions et partageant leurs idées.
engagéeAu sens de « impliquée, attentive, fortement intéressée ».
The students were engaged in the discussion, asking questions and sharing their thoughts.
Les étudiantes étaient engagées dans la discussion, posant des questions et partageant leurs idées.
Additional translations
enclenchéSens technique, pour un mécanisme ou un dispositif en prise, interlocké ou activé.
Definitions
Involved in an activity or occupation; busy.
She was fully engaged in her work and didn't notice the time passing.
Pledged to be married; betrothed.
They announced that they were engaged and planning a wedding for next summer.
Greatly interested or committed.
The students were engaged in the discussion, asking questions and sharing their thoughts.
(of a mechanism, gear, or device) interlocked and in operation; activated.
Make sure the safety lock is engaged before you start the machine.
Synonyms
involved
occupied
busy
committed
immersed
preoccupied
Antonyms
disengaged
unoccupied
engageverb

engaged

Past Simple

engaged
Past Simple
engaged
Past Participle
engaging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
Translations
s'engagerSurtout avec un complément introduit par « dans ». Contexte d’implication ou de participation.
She decided to engage in volunteer work during her summer break.
Elle a décidé de s'engager dans du bénévolat pendant ses vacances d'été.
captiverPour retenir l’attention, séduire un auditoire.
The speaker managed to engage the audience with his captivating story.
L'orateur a réussi à captiver le public avec son récit captivant.
engagerEmbaucher, recruter.
The company plans to engage a new marketing director next month.
L'entreprise prévoit d'engager un nouveau directeur marketing le mois prochain.
engagerAu sens militaire ou conflictuel.
The troops were ordered to engage the enemy at dawn.
Les troupes ont reçu l'ordre d'engager l'ennemi à l'aube.
s'enclencherPour un mécanisme, une vitesse ou un dispositif technique.
Depress the clutch pedal before engaging first gear.
Enfoncez la pédale d'embrayage avant d'enclencher la première vitesse.
Additional translations
se fiancerSens archaïque ou ancien : promettre de se marier.
Definitions
To participate or become involved in.
She decided to engage in volunteer work during her summer break.
To attract or hold the attention of.
The speaker managed to engage the audience with his captivating story.
To employ or hire someone.
The company plans to engage a new marketing director next month.
To enter into conflict or combat with.
The troops were ordered to engage the enemy at dawn.
To bind oneself by a solemn promise; especially, to pledge in marriage (archaic).
They engaged to marry in the spring.
Of a mechanism: to interlock or be brought into operation.
Depress the clutch pedal before engaging first gear.
Synonyms
involve
participate
occupy
attract
captivate
entice
employ
hire
Antonyms
disengage
release
free
engagegerund / present participle
Definitions
Charming or attractive; able to win interest or affection.
Her engaging smile made everyone feel welcome.
Interesting or capable of holding attention.
The lecturer gave an engaging presentation on climate change.
engagepast participle

engaged

Describes a state of being occupied or betrothed
Translations
occupéPour une ligne téléphonique, une personne ou quelque chose de pris par une activité.
The phone line was engaged for over an hour.
La ligne téléphonique était occupée pendant plus d'une heure.
fiancéPour une personne promise en mariage.
They have been engaged since last December.
Ils sont fiancés depuis décembre dernier.
Definitions
Busy or occupied; involved in a particular activity.
The phone line was engaged for over an hour.
Formally pledged to be married.
They have been engaged since last December.
Synonyms
engaged
occupied
busy
involved
committed
betrothed
pledged
attached
absorbed
engrossed
reserved
booked
taken
employed
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