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    Commencé (en. Begin)

    [kɔ.mɑ̃.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give the first kick-off to an activity or event.
    The conference started at 10 o'clock.
    La conférence a commencé à 10 heures.
    To set in motion an action or process.
    They started the renovation work.
    Ils ont commencé les travaux de rénovation.
    To commence a process or work.
    She started studying for her exams.
    Elle a commencé à étudier pour ses examens.

    Etymology

    From the verb "to start" from Latin 'cominitiare', meaning 'to initiate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    start gently
    To begin calmly or progressively.
    commencer en douceur
    start well
    To start under good auspices.
    bien commencer
    start from scratch
    To kick off without any advantage or resources.
    commencer à zéro

    Related Words

    commencement
    The beginning of an event.
    commencement
    start
    Conjugated form of the verb to start.
    commence
    startable
    That can be started.
    commençable

    Slang Meanings

    To start something quickly without thinking.
    He started partying without even thinking about the consequences.
    Il a commencé à faire la fête sans même penser aux conséquences.
    To launch an activity in an informal context.
    We're going to start the fiesta tonight!
    On va commencé la fiesta ce soir!