No. 9,491 in French
débutent
"Débutent" means "begin" or "start" (third person plural of "débuter").
In a sentence
Les cours débutent à neuf heures chaque matin.
The classes begin at nine o'clock every morning.
Here "débutent" is used to indicate the starting time of classes, emphasizing their recurring nature.
Les compétitions débutent demain au stade municipal.
The competitions start tomorrow at the municipal stadium.
In this context, "débutent" is used to describe the beginning of an anticipated event (competitions).
Ils débutent leur carrière dans une petite entreprise.
They are starting their career in a small company.
Here "débutent" signifies the commencement of an individual's professional engagement or career.
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