commencer

/kɔ.mɑ̃.se/commencer
1.
verbInf1stPres

to begin; to start (something or to start doing something — often used with a direct object or with 'à' + infinitive)

On va commencer le film dans cinq minutes.

We're going to start the movie in five minutes.

Synonyms:débuter, entamer, se mettre à