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startedpast participle
Translations
démarréSe dit surtout d’un moteur, d’une machine ou d’un appareil mis en marche.
The mechanic listened to the sound of the started engine.
Le mécanicien a écouté le bruit du moteur démarré.
commencéEmploi général pour dire qu’une action ou une réunion a déjà commencé.
With the meeting already started, she slipped quietly into the room.
La réunion déjà commencée, elle s’est glissée silencieusement dans la salle.
Definitions
Set in motion or activated; having been started.
The mechanic listened to the sound of the started engine.
Already begun or in progress.
With the meeting already started, she slipped quietly into the room.
startverb

started

Past Simple

started
Past Simple
started
Past Participle
starting
ing-form
UK
/stɑːt/
US
/stɑrt/
Translations
She decided to start a new project at work.
Elle a décidé de commencer un nouveau projet au travail.
démarrerPour une machine, un véhicule ou un dispositif.
He started the car with a turn of the key.
Il a démarré la voiture d’un tour de clé.
partirPour se mettre en route ou entreprendre un voyage.
They started their trip early in the morning.
Ils sont partis en voyage tôt le matin.
Additional translations
sursauterPour une réaction brusque de surprise ou d’alarme.
commencerPour indiquer qu’une situation, une tradition ou un événement trouve son origine à un moment donné.
Definitions
To begin or commence an action, process, or event.
She decided to start a new project at work.
To cause something to begin or initiate.
He started the car with a turn of the key.
To set out on a journey or course.
They started their trip early in the morning.
To cause a machine or device to begin operating.
Press the button to start the washing machine.
To originate or arise from a particular point or situation.
The tradition started in the 18th century.
To jerk or move suddenly in surprise or alarm.
He started when the door slammed behind him.
Synonyms
begin
commence
initiate
launch
originate
set in motion
kick off
embark
Antonyms
stop
finish
cease
startnoun
Definitions
The point in time or space at which something begins.
The start of the race was delayed due to rain.
The act of beginning something.
She made a fresh start in a new city.
A sudden movement of surprise or alarm.
He woke with a start when he heard the loud noise.
An opportunity to begin a new venture or activity.
The grant gave her a start in her research career.
An advantageous early position or lead in a race, competition, or undertaking.
The sprinter had a clear start over the rest of the field.
startadjective
Definitions
Relating to or occurring at the beginning; initial.
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