commencer

Definitions of commencer
  1. verb
    begin with vigor
    synonyms: se lancer
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    type of:
    débuter, démarrer
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  2. verb
    set in motion, cause to start
    synonyms: faire démarrer
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    antonyms:
    achever, finir, mettre fin à, terminer
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    démarrer, lancer, mettre en marche, mettre en route
    get off the ground
    débuter
    commence officially
  3. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: débuter, démarrer
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    antonyms:
    achever, finir, mettre fin à, terminer
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
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    bondir
    set off quickly, usually with success
    finir par
    arrive at the point of
    attaquer
    commence in a manner calculated to bring good luck
    attaquer, s'attaquer à
    set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
    se lancer, se mettre
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    se lancer
    begin with vigor
    arriver
    occur or become available
    faire démarrer, mettre en route
    start to be active
  4. verb
    commence officially
    synonyms: débuter
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    types:
    faire prêter serment à
    administer on oath to
    type of:
    démarrer, lancer, mettre en marche, mettre en route
    get off the ground
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