This is the 3266th most frequent French word.
start
The French word "start" (borrowed from English) means "beginning" or "commencement."
Used as 'commencer', emphasizing the initiation of an activity.
Je vais commencer mes devoirs après le dîner.
I will start my homework after dinner.
Used as 'démarrer', denoting starting a motorized vehicle.
Ils ont démarré la voiture rapidement.
They started the car quickly.
Used as 'commencer', indicating the start of an event.