Question

"T entreprendre", which means "to undertake", is derived from the ______________ language.

• A. French
• B. Latin
• C. Greek
• D. German

Hint:

Remember: “Entrepreneur” comes from French—“entreprendre” means to undertake.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The term “entrepreneur” comes from the French verb \textit{entreprendre}, which means “to undertake.” The modern usage of the word began in the 18th century in France and later evolved to describe individuals who start businesses and take financial risks for profit. Thus, the language of origin is clearly French.
Option (A) French: Correct. The word is derived directly from French.
Option (B) Latin: Incorrect. Although Latin influenced French, the term “entreprendre” is French in origin.
Option (C) Greek: Incorrect. The root has no Greek origin in this context.
Option (D) German: Incorrect. The term is not derived from the German language.