Rechercher
to begin
01
commencer
to do or experience the first part of something
1.1
commencer
to start uttering words
Exemple
'I'm sorry,' she began.
'Hello,' she began, 'I wanted to talk to you about the project.'
'Kids,' she began, 'it's time for us to clean up our toys.'
1.2
commencer
to start to work on something
Exemple
They began on the construction of the new house.
She began on a new project at the office.
I began on the task as soon as I received it.
I'll begin on the report as soon as I can.
Exemple
The river begins in the mountains.
The movie begins at 7:45 p.m.
When does the party begin?
The school year begins in September.
Where does the city center end and the suburbs begin?
1.4
commencer
to cost a specific amount at least
Exemple
Membership fees for the gym begin at $50 a month.
Ticket prices for the concert begin at $30.
The tour packages begin at $200 per person.
Meals at the restaurant begin at $10.
Rent for the apartment begins at $800 per month.
1.5
commencer
to have something as the first element or part
Exemple
The play begins with a dramatic opening scene.
The book begins with a map of the fictional world.
The recipe begins with a cup of flour.
The website's homepage begins with a welcome message.
The alphabet begins with the letter "A."
Exemple
He began as a teacher.
Her interest in painting began as a hobby and eventually led to an art career.
The rain began as a light drizzle and soon turned into a heavy downpour.
The restaurant began as a small food cart and now has multiple locations.
She began as an intern and later became the CEO of the company.
02
commencer
to do something to a very small extent or to a very limited degree
Begin
01
Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
Exemple
John had just begun a decade-long probation for his involvement in the robbery.
He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group.
The teacher asked the students to begin working on their assignments.
Let's begin the cooking process by chopping the vegetables.
The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, so please arrive early.
