Il a commencé
He has started
Language note: 'Commencé' is the past participle of 'commencer', meaning to start, often used with 'avoir'.
Context: They inform you that someone has started a new business.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Il
[eel]
He
Refers to a male person previously mentioned.
Il est là-bas.
He is over there.
a
[ah]
has
Used to indicate possession or completion of an action.
Il a un chien.
He has a dog.
commencé
[koh-moh-say]
started
Initiated or began an action or process.
Elle a commencé un nouveau travail.
She has started a new job.
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