Commençant (en. Beginning)

/kɔmɑ̃sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to an action or process that is currently starting.
He took a course for beginners in guitar.
Il a pris un cours pour les commençants en guitare.
Pertaining to a person who is starting in an activity.
She is a beginner in dance but is progressing quickly.
Elle est une commençante en danse mais elle progresse rapidement.
Referring to something that is starting or in the initial phase.
A novice trader is a beginner in the profession.
Un commerçant novice est un commençant dans le métier.

Etymology

From the verb 'to begin' with the suffix '-ing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a course for beginners
A course intended for beginners.
un cours pour les commençants
a text for beginners
A simplified document for people who are starting out.
un texte pour commençants
to be a beginner
To be in a learning or starting phase.
être un commençant

Related Words

to begin
To initiate or start something.
commencer
start
The moment when something begins.
début
beginner
A person who starts an activity.
débutant

Slang Meanings

A novice in the business world.
He is a beginner in the business, but he learns quickly.
Il est un commençant dans le business, mais il apprend vite.
A novice player.
This player is still a beginner in the league.
Ce joueur est encore un commençant dans la ligue.