B2 adjective Formel

initiate

/ɪˈnɪʃiət/

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

Exemples

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1

The initiate members of the fraternity were required to learn the organization's history.

The newly admitted members of the group had to learn the organization's history.

2

Only initiate individuals are permitted to access the most sensitive files in the archive.

Only individuals who have been formally introduced to the system can access the files.

3

I'm still an initiate gamer, so I don't know all the advanced strategies yet.

I am still a beginner gamer, so I do not know all the complex tactics yet.

Famille de mots

Nom
initiate
Verb
initiate
Adjectif
initiate
Apparenté
initiation
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'initials' of your name. Your initials are the very first letters; an 'initiate' person is at the very first step of belonging to a group.

Quiz rapide

Only the __________ members were told the true meaning of the organization's hidden symbols.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : initiate

Exemples

1

The initiate members of the fraternity were required to learn the organization's history.

everyday

The newly admitted members of the group had to learn the organization's history.

2

Only initiate individuals are permitted to access the most sensitive files in the archive.

formal

Only individuals who have been formally introduced to the system can access the files.

3

I'm still an initiate gamer, so I don't know all the advanced strategies yet.

informal

I am still a beginner gamer, so I do not know all the complex tactics yet.

4

The researcher provided an initiate analysis of the data before the full report was released.

academic

The researcher provided a preliminary analysis of the data before the full report.

5

We are currently in the initiate phase of the product development cycle.

business

We are currently in the beginning phase of the product development cycle.

Famille de mots

Nom
initiate
Verb
initiate
Adjectif
initiate
Apparenté
initiation

Collocations courantes

initiate member a person recently admitted to a group
initiate rites ceremonies for new members
initiate stage the very beginning of a process
initiate knowledge introductory or specialized information
initiate group a circle of people with shared secret knowledge

Phrases Courantes

an initiate circle

a small group of people who share exclusive information

initiate level

the starting or introductory level of a skill

the initiate few

the small number of people who have been taught a secret

Souvent confondu avec

initiate vs initiated

'Initiated' is the much more common past participle used as an adjective, while 'initiate' as an adjective is rarer and more formal/literary.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective, 'initiate' is pronounced with a short 'uh' sound at the end (/ɪˈnɪʃiət/), unlike the verb which ends in 'ate' (/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/). It is most frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe people who have been 'let into' a secret.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the verb pronunciation (/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/) for all forms. They also often use 'initiate' where 'initial' or 'beginning' would be more natural for general starters.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'initials' of your name. Your initials are the very first letters; an 'initiate' person is at the very first step of belonging to a group.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'initiatus', the past participle of 'initiare', meaning 'to begin' or 'to admit to secret rites'.

Modèles grammaticaux

can be used as a predicate adjective (e.g., 'he is initiate') can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun often synonymous with the noun form 'an initiate'
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Contexte culturel

The word is often associated with secret societies (like Freemasons) or ancient religious 'mysteries' where knowledge was only given to those who passed specific tests.

Quiz rapide

Only the __________ members were told the true meaning of the organization's hidden symbols.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : initiate

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