start
start
stɑ:rt
staart
British pronunciation
/stɑːt/

Définition et signification de « start » en anglais

to start
01

commencer

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.
Transitive: to start doing sth | to start to do sth
to start definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I started learning a new language last month.
J'ai commencé à apprendre une nouvelle langue le mois dernier.
1.1

partir, se mettre en route

to initiate movement toward a specific destination or direction
Intransitive: to start to a direction | to start for a destination
example
Exemples
After saying goodbye, she started for the train station to catch the early morning train.
Après avoir dit au revoir, elle partit pour la gare pour prendre le train du petit matin.
1.2

sursauter

to suddenly make an involuntary movement in reaction to a shock or surprise
Intransitive
example
Exemples
I started when I heard the loud noise outside.
J'ai sursauté quand j'ai entendu le bruit fort dehors.
1.3

commencer

to begin to engage in something such as a profession, period of education, etc.
Transitive: to start sth as sb/sth
Intransitive: to start as sb/sth
example
Exemples
He started as a newspaper delivery boy earning $ 5 a week.
Il a commencé comme livreur de journaux gagnant 5 $ par semaine.
1.4

commencer

to come into existence or begin to happen
Intransitive: to start point in time | to start in a specific manner | to start
example
Exemples
The play started with a dramatic monologue.
La pièce a commencé avec un monologue dramatique.
02

commencer

to come into existence or become active from a particular place or specific time
Intransitive: to start point in time | to start somewhere
example
Exemples
The concert will start promptly at 7 p.m., so please be on time.
Le concert commencera précisément à 19 heures, alors soyez à l'heure.
2.1

commencer

to cause something to come into existence or become active from a particular place or specific time
Transitive: to start sth
example
Exemples
She started the rumor that quickly spread throughout the office.
Elle a commencé la rumeur qui s'est rapidement répandue dans tout le bureau.
2.2

démarrer

(of a machine or device) to begin functioning or operating
Intransitive
example
Exemples
When the computer starts, it displays the company's logo on the screen.
Lorsque l'ordinateur démarre, il affiche le logo de l'entreprise à l'écran.
2.3

démarrer

to cause a machine or device to begin operating or functioning
Transitive: to start a device, machine, or engine
to start definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The technician started the computer to perform diagnostic tests.
Le technicien a démarré l'ordinateur pour effectuer des tests de diagnostic.
Start
01

début, commencement

the action or process of beginning something
example
Exemples
Even a small donation is a start towards achieving our fundraising goal.
Même un petit don est un début vers l'atteinte de notre objectif de collecte de fonds.
02

début, commencement

the initial moment or location from which something originates
example
Exemples
She marked the start of her new job with a celebratory lunch.
Elle a marqué le début de son nouvel emploi avec un déjeuner de célébration.
03

départ, commencement

the initial conditions or opportunities a person experiences at a beginning, which can influence their future development and success
example
Exemples
Her internship at the law firm was the start she needed to launch her legal career.
04

départ, opportunité de participer

the opportunity or instance of being entered into a race as a contestant
example
Exemples
The track meet gave her a start in the 100-meter dash alongside elite athletes.
La rencontre d'athlétisme lui a donné un départ dans le 100 mètres aux côtés d'athlètes d'élite.
05

début, opportunité de commencer

the opportunity or instance of being selected to participate as a starter in a sports team at the beginning of a game
example
Exemples
After weeks of hard work, she received her first start as a defender in the soccer match.
Après des semaines de travail acharné, elle a reçu sa première sélection comme défenseur dans le match de football.
06

sursaut, tressaillement

an abrupt physical reaction, often as a result of surprise or shock
example
Exemples
She felt a start when the unexpected flash of lightning lit up the room.
Elle a ressenti un sursaut lorsque l'éclair inattendu a illuminé la pièce.
07

avance, départ anticipé

an advantage gained by starting a race or journey before others
example
Exemples
The runner received a ten-second start over the rest of the competitors in the 5 K race.
Le coureur a reçu un départ de dix secondes sur le reste des concurrents dans la course de 5 km.
08

sursaut, étonnement

an unexpected event that causes surprise
Old useOld use
example
Exemples
The unexpected announcement at the meeting was a real start for everyone involved.
L'annonce inattendue lors de la réunion a été un vrai début pour tous les participants.
09

départ, ligne de départ

the location or point where a race or competition begins
example
Exemples
The coach reminded the runners to stay behind the start line until the race officially began.
L'entraîneur a rappelé aux coureurs de rester derrière la ligne de départ jusqu'à ce que la course commence officiellement.
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