starting

• Qui se rapporte au début, à la mise en route ou à la phase initiale d'un processus.

Describing something that is initial, beginning, or at the start of a process.

1. Initial or beginningA2formal

   Relating to the beginning or first stage of something.

   initial, de départ

   • This is the starting point of our journey.
   • The starting date for the project is next Monday.
   • He is in the starting position for the race.

   Synonymesbeginningfirstinauguralincipientinitialintroductoryopeningpreliminary

   Antonymesclosingendingfinallastterminal

2. Primary or basicB1formal

   Basic or introductory level, especially in education or training.

   élémentaire, de base

   • This is a starting course for beginners.
   • We offer starting salaries based on experience.
   • The starting dose of the medication is low.

   Synonymesbasicbeginningelementaryfundamentalinitialintroductoryprimary

   Antonymesadvancedconcludingfinishing

3. First in a seriesB2informal

   The first or leading member of a group, especially in sports.

   Titulaire (en sport)

   • He is the starting quarterback for the team.
   • These are the starting players for tonight's game.
   • She made the starting lineup for the tournament.

   Synonymesfirstfirst-stringinitialleadingopeningprimaryprincipal

   Antonymesclosingfinallast

• Nom désignant l'acte ou le processus de commencer quelque chose, ou le point à partir duquel quelque chose commence.

A noun referring to the act or process of beginning something, or the point at which something begins.

1. Beginning or commencementA2formal

   The act or process of beginning something.

   Commencement

   • The starting of the race was delayed by rain.
   • This marks the starting of a new chapter in our lives.
   • The starting of the engine was problematic.

   Synonymesbeginningcommencementinceptioninitiationkickofflaunchonsetopeningoutsetstart

   Antonymescessationconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Participant at the beginningB1informal

   A person who begins or participates from the start, especially in sports.

   partant

   • The starting players were announced before the game.
   • He was chosen as the starting pitcher.
   • The starting lineup includes all the best athletes.

   Antonymesfinisher

• 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