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    Commencements (en. Beginnings)

    /kɔmɑ̃smɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of starting.
    The beginnings of a career are often difficult.
    Les commencements d'une carrière sont souvent difficiles.
    Initial state or beginning.
    He enjoys talking about the beginnings of his company.
    Il aime raconter les commencements de son entreprise.
    Events that mark the start.
    The beginnings of the French Revolution were tumultuous.
    Les commencements de la Révolution française ont été tumultueux.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'commencer', meaning 'to start' or 'to begin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    difficult beginnings
    Initial phase marked by challenges and obstacles.
    commencements difficiles
    first beginnings
    The very first steps in a given field.
    premiers commencements
    promising beginnings
    Starts that show signs of positive potential.
    commencements prometteurs

    Related Words

    start
    First moment of an action or event.
    début
    initiation
    Process by which something begins.
    initiation
    launch
    Act of starting something, especially a project.
    lancement

    Slang Meanings

    A good start.
    He needs a good beginning for this project.
    Il a besoin d'un bon commencement pour ce projet.
    To gain good momentum.
    Beginnings are crucial to gain good momentum.
    Les commencements sont cruciaux pour prendre un bon élan.