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    Commença (en. Began)

    /kɔ.mɑ̃.sɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicating the beginning of an action or event.
    It began to rain just before the match.
    Il commença à pleuvoir juste avant le match.
    To initiate a process or activity.
    She started her speech with a quote.
    Elle commença son discours par une citation.
    To initiate something new.
    He began a new career after moving.
    Il commença une nouvelle carrière après avoir déménagé.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'comencier', from Latin 'com initiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to start with
    Starting something by tackling another element.
    commencer par
    to begin to
    Indicating the initiation of an action.
    commencer à
    not starting off on a good footing
    Starting something with problems.
    ne pas commencer sur une bonne base

    Related Words

    to start
    The base form of the verb meaning to begin.
    commencer
    beginning
    The beginning of an action or event.
    commencement
    to restart
    To start again after an interruption.
    recommencer

    Slang Meanings

    To begin something quickly or impulsively.
    He started without thinking, just for fun.
    Il a commencé sans réfléchir, juste pour le fun.
    To initiate a trend or style.
    This song started the movement of the 80s.
    Cette chanson a commencé le mouvement des années 80.