démarrer

Definitions of démarrer
  1. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: commencer, débuter
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    antonyms:
    achever, finir, mettre fin à, terminer
    bring to an end or halt
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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
    commencer, se lancer
    begin with vigor
    arriver
    occur or become available
    faire démarrer, mettre en route
    start to be active
  2. verb
    play in the starting lineup
    synonyms: partir
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    type of:
    jouer, pratiquer
    participate in games or sport
  3. verb
    get off the ground
    synonyms: lancer, mettre en marche, mettre en route
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    types:
    commencer, débuter
    commence officially
    faire prêter serment à
    administer on oath to
    type of:
    commencer, faire démarrer
    set in motion, cause to start
  4. verb
    get going or set in motion
    synonyms: faire démarrer, mettre en marche, mettre en route
  5. verb
    begin or set in motion
    synonyms: partir
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    types:
    s'allumer, se mettre en marche
    start running, functioning, or operating
    débuter
    get started or set in motion, used figuratively
  6. verb
    start running, functioning, or operating
    synonyms: s'allumer, se mettre en marche
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    type of:
    partir
    begin or set in motion
  7. verb
    get started or set in motion, used figuratively
    synonyms: débuter
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    type of:
    partir
    begin or set in motion
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