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    Début (en. Beginning)

    /de.by/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Moment when something begins.
    The beginning of the show is scheduled for 8 PM.
    Le début du spectacle est prévu à 20 heures.
    The start of a career or an activity.
    Her debut in cinema was noted thanks to this film.
    Son début dans le cinéma a été remarqué grâce à ce film.
    Initial phase of a project or a story.
    The beginning of this novel particularly hooked me.
    Le début de ce roman m'a particulièrement accroché.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'debutus', derived from 'de-' meaning 'by bending' and 'buere', meaning to begin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the beginning
    Originally, at the start of a narrative.
    au début
    to make one's debut
    To start an activity or a career.
    faire ses débuts
    beginning of the week
    The first days of the week.
    début de semaine
    beginning of the year
    The first days or months of the year.
    début d'année
    beginning of something
    Indicates the start of a project or a phase.
    début de quelque chose

    Related Words

    from the beginning
    A technical synonym for beginning, often used in more specific contexts.
    dés début
    first
    The first event, often used in the context of shows or films.
    première
    initial
    That which is at the beginning, marking the origin of something.
    initial

    Slang Meanings

    Start
    We start the match, it's the beginning!
    On commence le match, c'est le début!
    Kickoff
    The beginning of the concert was amazing.
    Le début du concert a été incroyable.