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    Commencement (en. Beginning)

    /kɔ.mɑ̃.sə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The start or origin of an action, event, or process.
    The beginning of the school year is always exciting.
    Le commencement de l'année scolaire est toujours excitant.
    Ceremony that marks the end of studies and the awarding of diplomas.
    The commencement ceremony took place at the stadium.
    La cérémonie de commencement a eu lieu au stade.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cominitiare', meaning 'to begin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beginning of work
    The start of construction activities.
    commencement des travaux
    at the beginning
    At the very beginning of something.
    au commencement

    Related Words

    to begin
    Taking the first step in an action.
    commencer
    initiate
    A person who has been introduced to a new field.
    initié

    Slang Meanings

    Beginning of something in an informal context.
    This is the beginning of our adventure!
    C'est le commencement de notre aventure !
    Phrase used to talk about a new phase or new project.
    We are at a new beginning here.
    On est à un nouveau commencement ici.