inception

• Événement qui marque le début ou la première étape de ce qui suit ; commencement, origine ou création d'une chose.

An event that marks the beginning or first stage of subsequent events.

1. Beginning or startB2formal

   The initial stage or event from which something develops; the point at which something begins.

   Commencement, début

   • The inception of the project was met with great enthusiasm.
   • This company has grown rapidly since its inception.
   • The policy has been in effect since its inception in 2015.

   Synonymesbeginningbirthcommencementdawninitiationlaunchonsetoriginoutsetstart

   Antonymesclosecompletionconclusionendfinaletermination

2. Establishment of an organizationC1formal

   The founding or creation of an institution, business, or system.

   Création d'une organisation

   • The inception of the United Nations took place in 1945.
   • The charity has helped thousands since its inception.
   • The firm celebrated the 50th anniversary of its inception.

   Synonymesconstitutioncreationestablishmentformationfoundinginitiationinstitutionlaunch

3. Concept of planting an ideaC1informal

   In a figurative sense, the introduction or implantation of a thought or concept into someone's mind.

   Implantation d'une idée

   • The movie explores the idea of the inception of a dream within a dream.
   • He described the inception of the plan as a moment of pure inspiration.
   • The speech marked the inception of a new movement in their community.

   Synonymesimplantationinculcationinsinuationinstillationintroduction