How is the word commencer translated from French to English

English translation
begin
verb
start

Faire la première partie de quelque chose.

To do the first part of something.

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  • Nous commençons le travail à huit heures. — We begin work at eight o'clock.

  • Peux-tu commencer sans moi ? — Can you begin without me?

  • Il va commencer par ranger sa chambre. — He is going to begin by tidying his room.

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