commencement

• Nom désignant le début de quelque chose, ou la cérémonie de remise des diplômes universitaires.

A noun referring to the beginning or start of something, or a ceremony at which academic degrees or diplomas are conferred.

1. Beginning or startB2formal

   The moment or time when something begins.

   Commencement (début)

   • The commencement of the project is scheduled for next Monday.
   • We are preparing for the commencement of the new academic year.
   • The commencement of the ceremony was delayed by an hour.

   Synonymesbeginningdawninceptioninitiationkickofflaunchonsetopeningoriginoutsetstart

   Antonymescessationclosecompletionconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Graduation ceremonyB1formalamerican

   A formal event at which academic degrees or diplomas are awarded to students.

   Cérémonie de remise des diplômes

   • She wore a cap and gown for her college commencement.
   • The commencement speaker was a famous author.
   • Family and friends gathered to celebrate the commencement.

   Synonymesconvocationgraduation

3. Act of startingB2formal

   The action or process of initiating something.

   Action de commencer

   • The commencement of negotiations brought hope for peace.
   • The commencement of the investigation was announced yesterday.
   • The commencement of the new policy will take effect next month.

   Synonymesbeginninginceptioninitiationlaunchonsetopeningstart

   Antonymescessationcompletionconclusionendingfinishtermination