commencer Learn Unstarted Summary The French translation for “to start” is commencer. Examples of "to start" in use There are 3 examples of the French word for "to start" being used: Recording English French Learn I would also like to start later. Je voudrais aussi commencer plus tard. Learn Do you know what time can I start? Savez-vous à quelle heure je peux commencer ? Learn She wants to start a diet before her wedding. Elle veut commencer un régime avant son mariage. Learn Practice Lesson "to start" Practice (4) Lesson Learn Lesson words to start etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases Do you know what time can I start?, I would also like to start later., She wants to start a diet before her wedding. etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 87 Part of Speech Courses Verbs (all parts) 29 Verbs (-er infinitives) 5 Verbs (infinitives) 7