Commençons (en. Let's start)

/kɔ.mɑ̃.sɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To begin an action or event.

We are starting our project tomorrow.

Nous commençons notre projet demain.

To initiate or embark on something.

Let's start the meeting without further delay.

Commençons la réunion sans plus attendre.

To set about doing something.

It is time to start working.

Il est temps de commencer le travail.

From Old French 'comencier', which means 'to initiate' or 'to start'.

let's start from the beginning

It is better to start with the basics.

commençons par le début

we're starting to see clearly

There is beginning to be clarity in the situation.

commençons à y voir clair

all together, let's begin

Let's do it together right now.

tous ensemble, commençons

commencement

The beginning or origin of something.

commencement

commencing

Who is in the process of starting.

commençant

to restart

To start anew.

recommencer

To dive into something with enthusiasm.

Come on, let's start full throttle!

Allez, on commence à fond !

To jump in without hesitation.

We're not waiting anymore, let's get started right away!

On n'attend plus, on commençons tout de suite !