No. 3,266 in French
start
The French word "start" (borrowed from English) means "beginning" or "commencement."
In a sentence
Je vais commencer mes devoirs après le dîner.
I will start my homework after dinner.
Used as 'commencer', emphasizing the initiation of an activity.
Ils ont démarré la voiture rapidement.
They started the car quickly.
Used as 'démarrer', denoting starting a motorized vehicle.
Quand est-ce que la réunion commence?
When does the meeting start?
Used as 'commencer', indicating the start of an event.
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