How is the word prendre l'initiative translated from French to English

English translation
take the initiative
phrase

Agir le premier sans qu'on le demande.

To act first without being asked.

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  • Elle a pris l'initiative et a appelé. — She took the initiative and called.

  • Quelqu'un doit prendre l'initiative ici. — Someone has to take the initiative here.

  • Pourquoi personne n'a-t-il pris l'initiative plus tôt ? — Why didn't anyone take the initiative sooner?

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