No. 4,212 in French
débute
"Starts" or "begins."
In a sentence
Le spectacle débute à huit heures.
The show starts at eight o'clock.
In this sentence, 'débute' is used to indicate the beginning or commencement of an event, specifically a scheduled performance.
Elle débute sa carrière dans le journalisme.
She is starting her career in journalism.
Here, 'débute' refers to the initiation or the first stage of an activity, notably the beginning of a professional journey.
La journée débute par une réunion importante.
The day begins with an important meeting.
In this context, 'débute' conveys the initiation of a sequence or the first occurrence within a specific timeframe.
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