Rechercher
to start with
01
pour commencer
used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
Collocation
02
pour commencer, tout d'abord
used to indicate the beginning stage of a situation, event, etc.
Collocation
Exemple
He preferred to start with a clean page when drafting his notes.
To start with, I didn't have enough money to make the trip possible.
To start with, the task seemed overwhelming, but it became manageable once we broke it down.
To start with, he had no interest in learning the piano, but now he practices every day.
When it comes to exercise, it's better to start with small and achievable goals rather than trying to do too much too soon and risking injury or burnout.