commencer Learn Unstarted Summary The French translation for “to start” is commencer. Examples of "to start" in use There are 2 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 Practice Lesson "to start" Practice (3) 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. etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 83 Part of Speech Courses Verbs (all parts) 27 Verbs (-er infinitives) 5 Verbs (infinitives) 7