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    Débuts (en. Beginnings)

    /de.by/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The initial moments or first experiences in an activity.
    He experienced a difficult beginning in his career.
    Il a connu des débuts difficiles dans sa carrière.
    The origins or beginning of something.
    The beginnings of this movement date back several decades.
    Les débuts de ce mouvement remontent à plusieurs décennies.
    The first performances of an artist or a work.
    The beginnings of this artist were marked by modest concerts.
    Les débuts de cet artiste ont été marqués par des concerts modestes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'debutus', meaning 'a kind of beginning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make one's debut
    To start acting in a new field or activity.
    faire ses débuts
    to be in the early stages of
    To be at an early stage in a process or project.
    être aux débuts de
    beginnings are always difficult
    Indicates that starting something can be difficult due to a lack of experience.
    les débuts sont toujours difficiles

    Related Words

    beginner
    A person who is starting to learn or do something.
    débutant
    to start
    To begin an activity or process.
    débuter
    first fruits
    The first manifestations of a phenomenon or event.
    prémices

    Slang Meanings

    To take one's first steps
    She made her debut in cooking by preparing simple dishes.
    Elle a fait ses débuts dans la cuisine en préparant des plats simples.
    To be a novice
    He is still in the early stages of his learning.
    Il est encore aux débuts de son apprentissage.