initiative
/ini.sja.tiv/
1.
nounfeminine
an action taken to start something; a proposal or measure put forward
Il a pris l'initiative d'organiser la soirée.
He took the initiative to organize the party.
Synonyms:démarche, proposition, mesure, action
2.
nounfeminine
the quality of being able to act independently or to propose and start things; proactivity
Dans notre équipe, on recherche des personnes qui ont de l'initiative.
In our team, we look for people who show initiative.
Synonyms:proactivité, dynamisme, autonomie, esprit d'initiative
