begin in French
begin in French is commencer, démarrer, mettre — begin means to start doing something, or for something to start happening.
begin in French
commencer
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
démarrer
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
mettre
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
What does "begin" mean?
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verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
"It began to rain just as we reached the car park."
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begin in a sentence
- It began to rain just as we reached the car park.
- The meeting will begin at nine sharp.
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What is "begin" in French?
"begin" in French is commencer, démarrer, mettre. begin means: To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
How do you use "begin" in a sentence?
Example: "It began to rain just as we reached the car park." In French, "begin" is commencer, démarrer, mettre.
Are there other ways to say "begin" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "begin": commencer, démarrer, mettre.
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