Marie a commencé
Marie started
Language note: Note the use of 'a' as the auxiliary verb for past tense in French.
Context: They update you about Marie starting at a new school.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Marie
[ma.ʁi]
Marie
A common first name, referring to a person.
Marie a fini son projet à temps.
Marie finished her project on time.
a
[a]
has
Auxiliary verb to show completion.
Marie a déjà mangé.
Marie has already eaten.
commencé
[kɔ.mɑ̃.se]
started
Begin or set in motion.
Elle a commencé son entraînement.
She started her training.
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