Commencer
Example: Le concert va commencer à huit heures ce soir.
Definition
"Commencer" means to begin or start an event or activity, especially in the context of music, such as a concert or performance. For example, in the phrase 'Le concert va commencer à huit heures ce soir,' it indicates the time when the concert will start.
Etymology
The word "commencer" originates from the Old French 'comencier,' which itself comes from the Late Latin 'cominitiare,' meaning to initiate or begin. Did you know that "commencer" literally means to 'put in motion together,' reflecting the idea of starting something collectively, like a musical performance?
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