English word engagement comes from French engager
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| engager | French (fr) | (military) to enlist. To encourage. To hire, sign, snap up. To involve. To pawn. To pledge, commit. |
| engagement | French (fr) | Commitment. Engagement. |
| engagement | English (en) | (countable) an appointment, especially to speak or perform. (countable, uncountable) In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.. (countable, uncountable) the period of time when marriage is planned or promised. (fencing, countable) the point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.. (uncountable) [...] |