start

• Nom désignant le commencement ou le point initial de quelque chose, comme un événement, un processus ou un voyage.

A noun referring to the beginning or initial point of something, such as an event, process, or journey.

1. BeginningA1formal

   The point or moment when something begins.

   début

   • The race will have a 9 AM start.
   • This is just the start of our journey.
   • We need a good start to the project.

   Synonymesbeginningcommencementdawninceptionkickofflaunchonsetoutset

   Antonymescloseconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Sudden movementB1formal

   A quick, involuntary movement caused by surprise or fear.

   sursaut

   • She gave a start when the door slammed.
   • He jumped with a start at the loud noise.
   • The cat made a start at the sudden flash.

   Synonymesflinchjerkjumpshudderspasmtwitchwince

3. Advantageous positionB2informal

   An initial lead or advantage in a competition or race.

   avance initiale

   • He got a head start in the marathon.
   • The team had a good start in the league.
   • She has a start on the competition with her experience.

   Synonymesadvantageedgehead startlead

   Antonymesdisadvantagehandicap

• Verbe indiquant le début d'une action, d'un processus ou d'un événement.

A verb used to indicate the beginning of an action, process, or event.

1. Begin somethingA1formal

   To begin doing something or cause something to begin.

   commencer

   • The meeting will start at 9 AM.
   • She started learning Spanish last year.
   • He started the car and drove away.

   Synonymesbegincommenceembark oninaugurateinitiatelaunchopenset about

   Antonymesceaseconcludeendfinishstopterminate

2. Make something operateA1formal

   To cause a machine, engine, or device to begin functioning.

   Démarrer (un appareil)

   • Start the engine before driving.
   • She started her computer to check emails.
   • Press the button to start the washing machine.

   Synonymesactivatecrankengageigniteset in motionswitch ontriggerturn on

   Antonymesceasecuthaltkillshutstop

3. Establish or foundB1formal

   To create or set up something new, like a business or organization.

   fonder, créer

   • They started a new company in 2020.
   • He started his own restaurant last month.
   • She started a charity to help animals.

   Synonymescreateestablishfoundinitiateinstitutelaunchoriginateset up

4. Sudden movementB1informal

   To make a sudden involuntary movement from surprise or fear.

   sursauter

   • The loud noise made her start.
   • He started when someone tapped his shoulder.
   • The cat started at the sight of the dog.

   Synonymesblenchflinchjerkjumprecoilshytwitchwince

Variantes phrasalstart outstart up