No. 2,861 in French
débuter
To begin or start.
In a sentence
Je vais débuter un nouveau projet demain.
I am going to start a new project tomorrow.
In this context, 'débuter' means 'to initiate' a new task or endeavor.
Le concert va débuter à 20 heures précises.
The concert will begin at 8 PM sharp.
Here, 'débuter' is used to indicate the starting time of an event.
Elle a décidé de débuter dans la peinture cette année.
She has decided to start painting this year.
The word 'débuter' here is used to denote starting to engage in a new activity or hobby.
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