C1 Collocation 격식체

Adopter une démarche

To adopt an approach

To take a particular method or course of action.

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문화적 배경

The French 'Administration' is famous for its complexity. When a French person says 'faire des démarches', they are usually talking about the long, often frustrating process of dealing with government paperwork. In Québec, the phrase is used similarly, but there is a strong emphasis on 'démarches participatives' in community and social work, reflecting a culture of local solidarity. In French business culture, 'la démarche qualité' (ISO standards, etc.) is a massive industry. Companies pride themselves on their 'démarche', seeing it as a sign of intellectual and operational maturity. The 'démarche scientifique' is the holy grail of French education. Students are judged more on their 'démarche' (how they got to the answer) than on the answer itself.

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The Adjective Power

A 'démarche' is almost never alone. Always pair it with an adjective (constructive, globale, innovante) to sound like a C1 speaker.

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Gender Trap

Don't let the masculine-sounding 'dé-' fool you. It's 'UNE démarche'. Always.

To take a particular method or course of action.

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The Adjective Power

A 'démarche' is almost never alone. Always pair it with an adjective (constructive, globale, innovante) to sound like a C1 speaker.

⚠️

Gender Trap

Don't let the masculine-sounding 'dé-' fool you. It's 'UNE démarche'. Always.

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The 'Paperwork' nuance

If you say 'J'ai des démarches à faire', everyone will assume you are going to a government office and will pity you.

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Synonym Swap

If you've already used 'démarche' in a paragraph, swap the next one for 'processus' or 'méthodologie' to avoid repetition.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.

Pour ce projet scientifique, nous devons adopter une démarche ________ (rigoureux).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: rigoureuse

The noun 'démarche' is feminine, so the adjective 'rigoureux' must become 'rigoureuse'.

Which sentence is the most natural in a professional context?

Comment décririez-vous votre méthode ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'adopte une démarche structurée.

'Adopter une démarche' is the most professional collocation, and 'structurée' correctly agrees with the feminine noun.

Match the adjective to the type of 'démarche'.

1. Scientifique, 2. Administrative, 3. Éco-responsable

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

A scientific approach tests hypotheses; administrative processes are for visas; eco-friendly ones protect the planet.

Complete the dialogue with the correct verb.

Le manager : 'Nous devons ____ une démarche plus innovante.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: adopter

'Adopter' is the standard verb used with 'démarche' to describe choosing a method.

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시각 학습 자료

Démarche vs. Méthode

Démarche
Global mindset Mentalité globale
Strategic path Chemin stratégique
Méthode
Specific tool Outil spécifique
Step-by-step instructions Instructions étape par étape

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective. Fill Blank B1

Pour ce projet scientifique, nous devons adopter une démarche ________ (rigoureux).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: rigoureuse

The noun 'démarche' is feminine, so the adjective 'rigoureux' must become 'rigoureuse'.

Which sentence is the most natural in a professional context? Choose B2

Comment décririez-vous votre méthode ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'adopte une démarche structurée.

'Adopter une démarche' is the most professional collocation, and 'structurée' correctly agrees with the feminine noun.

Match the adjective to the type of 'démarche'. situation_matching B1

1. Scientifique, 2. Administrative, 3. Éco-responsable

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

A scientific approach tests hypotheses; administrative processes are for visas; eco-friendly ones protect the planet.

Complete the dialogue with the correct verb. dialogue_completion A2

Le manager : 'Nous devons ____ une démarche plus innovante.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: adopter

'Adopter' is the standard verb used with 'démarche' to describe choosing a method.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's rare. 'Adopter' is the standard verb. 'Prendre' sounds like a translation error from English.

Mostly, but it can be used for any structured personal project, like a 'démarche artistique' or 'démarche de santé'.

A 'méthode' is a specific tool; a 'démarche' is the broader way you use those tools and your overall logic.

Yes, it's formal to neutral. You wouldn't use it with your toddler, but you'd use it with your boss.

You can say: 'Nous devons adopter une démarche éco-citoyenne.'

Yes! 'Faire des démarches' (doing procedures) is very common.

In a figurative sense, yes. Literally, it means 'gait' or 'way of walking'.

Scientifique, administrative, commerciale, qualité, and participative.

Yes, 'adopter une approche' is perfectly fine and very common, though 'démarche' feels slightly more 'French'.

Only if you want to sound like a lawyer. 'J'adopte une démarche de rupture' is very cold!

관련 표현

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Entreprendre des démarches

similar

To start administrative procedures.

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Une ligne de conduite

similar

A line of conduct or moral path.

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Un mode opératoire

specialized form

A standard operating procedure (SOP).

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Aller à tâtons

contrast

To grope in the dark / try things blindly.

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