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A2 verb #3,000 よく出る 9分で読める

démarrer

上位3,000

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解説 démarrer in your Level:

At the A1 level, learners encounter 'démarrer' in very simple, practical contexts. It is usually associated with cars and computers. Beginners learn that to make a car move, you must 'démarrer la voiture'. They also see it on their computer screens if their interface is set to French. At this stage, the focus is on the direct association between the action (turning a key or pressing a button) and the verb. It is often taught alongside other basic verbs of movement like 'aller' or 'partir'. The conjugation is simple because it is a regular -er verb, which is the first group students learn. A1 students might also hear it in simple commands like 'Démarre !' during a game or activity. The primary goal is to distinguish it from 'ouvrir' (to open), as beginners often mistakenly say 'ouvrir l'ordinateur' when they mean 'démarrer l'ordinateur'.

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At the A2 level, students expand their use of 'démarrer' to include daily routines and simple professional tasks. They learn to use it intransitively, such as 'Le bus démarre à huit heures'. This introduces the idea that the object itself can be the subject of the verb. A2 learners also start to see 'démarrer' in the context of projects or tasks, like 'démarrer un travail'. They begin to understand the difference between 'allumer' (to turn on a light) and 'démarrer' (to start a process). This is where the distinction becomes crucial for natural-sounding French. Exercises at this level often involve choosing between 'commencer', 'allumer', and 'démarrer' in a series of sentences. Students also learn the noun form 'le démarrage' and how it relates to the verb.

By B1, learners are expected to use 'démarrer' in more abstract and figurative ways. They use it to describe the launch of an initiative, a campaign, or a new phase in life. B1 students should be comfortable with the idiom 'démarrer au quart de tour', which describes both a reactive person and a high-performance machine. They also encounter the verb in more complex tenses, such as the future or the conditional, to discuss plans and hypotheses. For example, 'Si nous avions plus de budget, nous pourrions démarrer le projet plus tôt'. At this level, students also learn the prefix 're-' to form 'redémarrer' (to restart), which is common in tech support and troubleshooting contexts. They start to appreciate the 'energy' that 'démarrer' conveys compared to the more neutral 'commencer'.

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At the B2 level, 'démarrer' is used fluently in economic and social discussions. Students read articles about 'le démarrage de la croissance' (the start of growth) or 'démarrer une carrière à l'étranger'. They understand the nuances of register—knowing that 'démarrer' is slightly more modern and active than 'débuter'. B2 learners can use the verb to describe the momentum of a social movement or the startup of a complex industrial system. They are also introduced to more literary or specialized uses, such as in sports journalism where 'démarrer' describes a cyclist's sudden acceleration. Their writing should show a clear distinction between the mechanical, the digital, and the figurative uses of the word, using it to add variety and precision to their vocabulary.

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C1 learners explore the subtle stylistic choices between 'démarrer' and its synonyms in literature and high-level discourse. They might analyze how an author uses 'démarrer' to give a sense of mechanical coldness or modern urgency to a scene. At this level, students are aware of the word's maritime history (unmooring a ship) and can appreciate how that history informs its current sense of 'setting off'. They use 'démarrer' in professional reports to describe the 'kick-off' phase of multi-year strategies. They also master the reflexive possibilities and the passive voice nuances, though 'démarrer' is rarely used reflexively. C1 speakers can discuss the technicalities of 'démarrage' in engineering or computer science with high precision, using the verb to describe specific system states.

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At the C2 level, 'démarrer' is a tool for precise and evocative expression. A C2 speaker might use it in a philosophical context to describe the 'démarrage' of a new era or a revolutionary thought process. They understand all the colloquialisms and can use them ironically or for emphasis. They are familiar with technical jargon where 'démarrer' might refer to specific electrical circuits or chemical reactions. A C2 learner can argue the merits of 'commencer' versus 'démarrer' in a specific literary passage, noting the rhythmic and phonetic qualities of the word. They have complete command over its various meanings, from the literal turning of a key to the metaphorical launching of a civilization, and can use it effortlessly in any register, from slang to the most formal academic prose.

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démarrer 30秒で

Démarrer is the go-to verb for starting engines, cars, and computers in French.
It differs from 'commencer' by focusing on physical motion or mechanical operation.
Commonly used in professional contexts for launching new projects or business initiatives.
Includes the popular idiom 'démarrer au quart de tour' for quick reactions or perfect engines.

The French verb démarrer is a dynamic and essential word that primarily translates to "to start" in English, but with a specific focus on mechanical movement, engines, or the initial impulse of an action. While English often uses "start" for everything from movies to car engines, French distinguishes between the conceptual start (commencer) and the physical or operational start (démarrer). When you turn the key in an ignition or press the power button on a laptop, you are engaging in the act of démarrage. It conveys a sense of overcoming inertia, moving from a state of rest to a state of activity.

Mechanical Context: Used for cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, and any machine with a motor. It describes the moment the engine 'catches' and begins to run.

Ma vieille voiture a du mal à démarrer quand il fait froid en hiver.

Beyond mechanics, démarrer has evolved significantly in the digital age. It is the standard term for booting up a computer or launching a software application. In a professional setting, it is frequently used to describe the launch of a new project or business venture. It implies the 'kick-off' phase where planning turns into execution. Unlike commencer, which can be passive (the movie starts at 8 PM), démarrer often implies an active initiation or a sudden burst of speed.

Computing & Technology: Refers to the boot process of an operating system or the opening sequence of a complex program.

Nous allons démarrer le nouveau projet marketing dès lundi matin.

Figurative Speed: In idiomatic French, 'démarrer au quart de tour' means to react instantly, often used for someone who gets angry quickly or a machine that starts perfectly.

L'athlète a réussi à démarrer très fort pour prendre la tête de la course.

Il est temps de démarrer une nouvelle vie dans une autre ville.

Using démarrer correctly requires understanding its transitivity. It can be used both with a direct object (transitive) and without one (intransitive). When transitive, you are the agent starting something: Je démarre la voiture. When intransitive, the subject is the thing that begins to move or function: Le moteur démarre. This flexibility is key to its frequent use in daily conversation. It follows the regular conjugation patterns of first-group (-er) verbs, making it relatively straightforward for learners to master in various tenses.

Transitive Usage: Subject + Démarrer + Direct Object (The thing being started). Example: 'Tu démarres l'ordinateur.'

N'oublie pas de démarrer le lave-vaisselle avant de te coucher ce soir.

In the intransitive sense, démarrer often describes the moment of departure. For instance, if you are sitting in a bus and it begins to move, you would say Le bus démarre. This usage is very common in transport contexts. It's important to note that while partir means 'to leave', démarrer focuses specifically on the physical act of the vehicle beginning its motion. If a project is finally seeing progress after a long delay, you might say Le projet démarre enfin.

Intransitive Usage: Subject (The thing starting) + Démarrer. Example: 'Le train démarre doucement.'

Dès que le feu passe au vert, toutes les voitures démarrent en même temps.

Tense Nuances: In the Passé Composé, it uses 'avoir' (J'ai démarré) when transitive, and usually 'avoir' even when intransitive, though 'être' can occasionally appear in very specific older maritime contexts.

Nous avons démarré la réunion avec dix minutes de retard.

Est-ce que tu sais comment démarrer ce logiciel de montage vidéo ?

In modern France, démarrer is everywhere, from the morning commute to the high-tech office. If you take a taxi or an Uber, you might hear the driver say, "On démarre ?" (Shall we head off?). In the world of French startups—often called la French Tech—the word is used constantly to describe the launching of new apps, platforms, or funding rounds. It carries a connotation of energy and modernity that commencer lacks. You will also hear it in every driving school (auto-école) across the country, where instructors emphasize the 'point de patinage' (biting point) needed to démarrer smoothly without stalling.

At the Auto-École: Instructors will repeatedly say 'Démarre en douceur' (Start gently) to students learning to handle a manual clutch.

Si tu cales encore, on ne pourra jamais démarrer en côte correctement.

In the media, news anchors use démarrer to talk about the beginning of the school year (la rentrée), the start of a strike (une grève), or the opening of a major sporting event like the Tour de France. In these contexts, it signifies the official 'go' signal. Interestingly, in the world of cinema, while a movie 'commence' at a certain time, the production 'démarre' when the cameras actually start rolling on day one. It highlights the logistical and operational beginning of a massive undertaking.

In the Media: Journalists use it for economic recovery: 'L'économie commence à démarrer' (The economy is starting to pick up).

La saison touristique va démarrer très fort cette année avec le beau temps.

Daily Life: In a café, a waiter might say 'On démarre avec les boissons ?' (Shall we start with the drinks?).

Attends que tout le monde soit assis avant de démarrer la présentation.

Le logiciel a mis trois minutes pour démarrer sur mon vieil ordinateur.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is using démarrer when they should use allumer. In English, we say "start the light" or "start the TV" colloquially, but in French, these require allumer (to turn on/light). Démarrer is for things with an internal process or engine. You don't 'démarrer' a lamp; you 'allume' it. Conversely, you don't 'allume' a car engine in modern French—you 'démarre' the car. Using the wrong word immediately marks you as a beginner, so it is vital to distinguish between 'powering on' and 'starting a mechanism'.

Démarrer vs. Allumer: Use 'allumer' for lights, TVs, and ovens. Use 'démarrer' for cars, computers, and projects.

On n'écrit pas 'démarrer la lumière', on dit allumer la lumière.

Another common error is confusing démarrer with commencer. While they overlap, commencer is much broader. You can 'commencer' a book, a meal, or a conversation. If you say you 'démarre' a book, it sounds like the book is a machine you are trying to get running. However, you can 'démarrer' a project because a project is seen as a 'machine' of tasks. A good rule of thumb: if there is no sense of 'setting something in motion' or 'leaving a starting line', stick with commencer.

Démarrer vs. Commencer: 'Commencer' is for events and tasks. 'Démarrer' is for movement, engines, and systematic processes.

Faites attention : le film commence à 20h, il ne 'démarre' pas (sauf si on parle du projecteur).

Preposition Pitfall: Unlike 'commencer à' or 'commencer par', 'démarrer' is rarely followed by 'à' + infinitive. Use 'commencer à travailler' instead of 'démarrer à travailler'.

Il a commencé à pleuvoir, pas 'démarré à' pleuvoir.

Je n'arrive pas à démarrer la tondeuse à gazon car le réservoir est vide.

French offers several synonyms for démarrer, each with its own specific flavor. Choosing the right one depends on whether you are talking about a car, a business, or a simple habit. Understanding these nuances will make your French sound much more natural and precise. The most formal alternative is often débuter, while the most technical is mettre en marche. If you want to emphasize the suddenness of the start, you might choose s'élancer.

Commencer: The most general term. Use it for time, books, meals, and general actions. 'Le cours commence.'

Nous allons commencer la leçon par un petit exercice de révision.

Débuter: Slightly more formal than commencer. Often used for careers or theatrical performances. 'Elle a débuté au théâtre.'

Le spectacle va débuter dans quelques instants, veuillez éteindre vos téléphones.

Mettre en marche: Literally 'to put in motion'. Very technical, used for factory machinery or complex systems.

L'ingénieur a dû mettre en marche le générateur de secours après la coupure.

Il est conseillé de redémarrer l'ordinateur après l'installation d'une mise à jour.

S'élancer: To rush forward or hurl oneself. Perfect for athletes or cars accelerating quickly from a stop.

Les chevaux se sont élancés dès l'ouverture des stalles de départ.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

In the 19th century, 'démarrer' was almost exclusively a sailor's word. It only entered common language with the invention of the automobile and the need to describe starting a motor.

発音ガイド

UK /de.ma.ʁe/

US /de.ma.ɹe/

The stress is even, but slightly more emphasis is placed on the final syllable 'ré'.

韻が合う語

parler manger aimer chanter donner aller marcher jouer

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'r' like an English 'r'.
Making the 'e' in 'dé' sound like 'duh'.
Pronouncing the final 'r' (it is silent in the infinitive).
Confusing the nasal sounds if they were present (none here).
Over-emphasizing the double 'm'.

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to recognize as it looks like 'start' in context and is a regular verb.

ライティング 2/5

Requires remembering the double 'm' and the correct ending.

スピーキング 2/5

The French 'r' can be tricky, but the word is short.

リスニング 1/5

Clear pronunciation and distinctive sound.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

voiture ordinateur moteur commencer aller

次に学ぶ

redémarrer accélérer freiner conduire éteindre

上級

enclencher instaurer amorcer initier

知っておくべき文法

Conjugation of -er verbs

Je démarre, tu démarres, il démarre, nous démarrons, vous démarrez, ils démarrent.

Passé composé with 'avoir'

J'ai démarré la voiture.

Transitive vs Intransitive

Je démarre (intransitive) vs Je démarre le moteur (transitive).

Prefix 're-' for repetition

Il faut redémarrer l'ordinateur.

Imperative for commands

Démarre vite !

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レベル別の例文

Je démarre ma voiture le matin.

I start my car in the morning.

Subject + Present tense verb + Direct object.

Tu démarres l'ordinateur ?

Are you starting the computer?

Question using intonation.

Le bus démarre maintenant.

The bus is starting (moving) now.

Intransitive use (no direct object).

Il ne peut pas démarrer le moteur.

He cannot start the engine.

Negative structure with 'ne... pas' around the auxiliary/modal.

Nous démarrons le jeu.

We are starting the game.

First person plural conjugation.

Démarre la machine, s'il te plaît.

Start the machine, please.

Imperative mood (command).

Elles démarrent le vélo.

They (f) are starting the bike (motorcycle).

Third person plural feminine.

Est-ce que ça démarre ?

Is it starting?

Using 'est-ce que' for a question.

On va démarrer le travail à neuf heures.

We are going to start work at nine o'clock.

Futur proche: aller + infinitive.

Le train a démarré avec du retard.

The train started (left) with a delay.

Passé composé with 'avoir'.

Il faut démarrer l'imprimante avant d'imprimer.

You must start the printer before printing.

Impersonal 'il faut' + infinitive.

Ma tablette démarre très vite.

My tablet starts very quickly.

Adverb 'vite' modifying the verb.

Nous démarrons une nouvelle leçon aujourd'hui.

We are starting a new lesson today.

Present tense with a direct object.

Pourquoi l'ordinateur ne démarre-t-il pas ?

Why isn't the computer starting?

Interrogative with inversion and 't' for phonetics.

Elle démarre sa journée par un café.

She starts her day with a coffee.

Preposition 'par' to indicate the first action.

Vous démarrez la voiture avec une clé ?

Do you start the car with a key?

Question using 'vous' (formal/plural).

Si le moteur ne démarre pas, appelle le mécanicien.

If the engine doesn't start, call the mechanic.

Conditional 'si' clause (Present + Imperative).

Nous avons enfin démarré le projet de rénovation.

We finally started the renovation project.

Adverb 'enfin' placed between auxiliary and participle.

Il démarre au quart de tour quand on le critique.

He gets angry instantly when he is criticized.

Idiomatic expression 'démarrer au quart de tour'.

Le logiciel doit redémarrer après la mise à jour.

The software must restart after the update.

Modal verb 'doit' followed by the prefix 're-' verb.

Elle a démarré dans la chanson très jeune.

She started (her career) in singing very young.

Figurative use for career beginning.

Démarrons cette réunion en définissant nos objectifs.

Let's start this meeting by defining our goals.

Imperative first person plural (suggestions).

Le chauffage central démarre automatiquement à 6h.

The central heating starts automatically at 6am.

Adverbial ending '-ment'.

Comment as-tu réussi à démarrer ce vieux tracteur ?

How did you manage to start this old tractor?

Past tense question with inversion.

Le gouvernement souhaite démarrer une réforme fiscale.

The government wishes to start a tax reform.

Formal verb 'souhaiter' + infinitive.

L'économie commence à démarrer après la crise.

The economy is beginning to pick up after the crisis.

Abstract usage for economic recovery.

Il est crucial de bien démarrer l'année scolaire.

It is crucial to start the school year well.

Impersonal 'il est' + adjective + 'de' + infinitive.

Le coureur a démarré brusquement pour distancer ses rivaux.

The runner started (accelerated) suddenly to distance his rivals.

Specific sports context for acceleration.

Dès que le signal est donné, les travaux démarrent.

As soon as the signal is given, the work starts.

Conjunction 'dès que' with present tense.

Elle a peur de ne pas pouvoir démarrer son entreprise.

She is afraid of not being able to start her business.

Negative infinitive 'ne pas pouvoir'.

Le système de sécurité a démarré par erreur.

The security system started (triggered) by mistake.

Prepositional phrase 'par erreur'.

Nous devions démarrer à l'aube pour éviter les bouchons.

We had to start (set off) at dawn to avoid traffic jams.

Imperfect tense 'devions' for obligation.

Le narrateur démarre son récit par une description lugubre.

The narrator starts his story with a gloomy description.

Literary analysis context.

Il s'agit de démarrer une concertation nationale sur le climat.

It's about starting a national consultation on the climate.

Fixed expression 'il s'agit de'.

La machine diplomatique peine à démarrer face au conflit.

The diplomatic machine is struggling to get going in the face of the conflict.

Metaphorical use of 'machine'.

Une fois l'application démarrée, configurez vos préférences.

Once the application is started, configure your preferences.

Absolute participial clause.

Le film démarre sur les chapeaux de roues avec une explosion.

The movie starts at full speed with an explosion.

Idiom 'sur les chapeaux de roues'.

On ne saurait démarrer une telle entreprise sans garanties.

One cannot start such a venture without guarantees.

Formal 'ne saurait' + infinitive.

L'enquête a démarré suite à une plainte anonyme.

The investigation started following an anonymous complaint.

Preposition 'suite à'.

Le moteur de recherche démarre l'indexation des pages.

The search engine starts indexing the pages.

Technical/Digital context.

L'œuvre de Proust semble démarrer in media res pour le lecteur.

Proust's work seems to start in media res for the reader.

Academic/Literary terminology.

Le cycle économique ne saurait démarrer sans une injection de liquidités.

The economic cycle cannot start without an injection of liquidity.

Sophisticated economic discourse.

Démarrer une réflexion ontologique nécessite une certaine rigueur.

Starting an ontological reflection requires a certain rigor.

Philosophical register.

L'avion a démarré sa phase de décollage sous une pluie battante.

The plane started its takeoff phase under heavy rain.

Aviation terminology.

La polémique a démarré sur les réseaux avant d'envahir la presse.

The controversy started on social media before invading the press.

Sociological observation.

Il est ardu de démarrer un dialogue constructif dans ce climat de méfiance.

It is difficult to start a constructive dialogue in this climate of mistrust.

Formal adjective 'ardu'.

Le processus de fusion nucléaire a démarré au sein du réacteur.

The nuclear fusion process has started within the reactor.

Scientific register.

Démarrer ex nihilo est le défi de tout créateur.

Starting from nothing is the challenge of every creator.

Latin expression 'ex nihilo'.

よく使う組み合わせ

démarrer la voiture

démarrer l'ordinateur

démarrer un projet

démarrer en côte

faire démarrer

démarrer en trombe

démarrer une discussion

démarrer la journée

démarrer à froid

démarrer un logiciel

よく使うフレーズ

Ça démarre ?

— Is it starting? / Is it working?

J'ai réparé la télé. Ça démarre ?

On démarre quand ?

— When do we start? / When do we set off?

Les valises sont prêtes. On démarre quand ?

Prêt à démarrer

— Ready to start / Ready to go.

Le système est prêt à démarrer.

Démarrer de zéro

— To start from scratch / from zero.

Il a dû démarrer de zéro après l'incendie.

Démarrer sur les chapeaux de roues

— To start very fast or with great success.

Sa nouvelle entreprise a démarré sur les chapeaux de roues.

Redémarrer le système

— To restart the system.

Il faut redémarrer le système pour appliquer les changements.

Démarrer en douceur

— To start gently or smoothly.

Il est important de démarrer en douceur avec ce nouveau client.

Un démarrage difficile

— A difficult start.

Le film a connu un démarrage difficile au box-office.

Démarrer les hostilités

— To start the fight / the argument (often ironic).

Qui va démarrer les hostilités lors du débat ?

Démarrer un moteur

— To start an engine.

Il sait comment démarrer un moteur d'avion.

よく混同される語

démarrer vs allumer

Use allumer for lights/TVs, démarrer for engines/computers.

démarrer vs commencer

Commencer is for general starts, démarrer is for motion/systems.

démarrer vs ouvrir

Ouvrir means to physically open (a door), not to start a computer.

慣用句と表現

"Démarrer au quart de tour"

— To start instantly or to react/get angry very quickly.

Fais attention à ce que tu lui dis, il démarre au quart de tour.

informal

"Démarrer sur les chapeaux de roues"

— To start with a bang or at full speed.

Le festival a démarré sur les chapeaux de roues avec un grand concert.

neutral

"Démarrer en trombe"

— To drive off or start moving very fast and noisily.

Il a quitté la fête et a démarré en trombe.

neutral

"Démarrer du bon pied"

— To start something on the right foot / well.

Il est important de démarrer la nouvelle année du bon pied.

neutral

"Démarrer une nouvelle vie"

— To make a fresh start in life.

Elle a déménagé au Canada pour démarrer une nouvelle vie.

neutral

"Démarrer en flèche"

— To start with a rapid increase (often for prices or sales).

Les ventes ont démarré en flèche dès le premier jour.

neutral

"Démarrer les moteurs"

— To get ready for action (figurative).

Allez l'équipe, on démarre les moteurs !

informal

"Démarrer sec"

— To start abruptly or harshly.

La discussion a démarré sec entre les deux rivaux.

informal

"Démarrer pied au plancher"

— To start with the accelerator to the floor (very fast).

Il a démarré pied au plancher pour ne pas rater son train.

informal

"Démarrer à la manivelle"

— To start very slowly or with great difficulty (old-fashioned).

Ce vieux projet demande à démarrer à la manivelle.

informal/humorous

間違えやすい

démarrer vs allumer

Both can mean 'to start' or 'to turn on' in English.

Allumer is for electricity/light/heat. Démarrer is for mechanical/digital processes.

J'allume la lampe et je démarre l'ordinateur.

démarrer vs commencer

Direct synonyms in many contexts.

Commencer is broader and less physical. Démarrer implies a 'launch' or 'departure'.

Le concert commence, mais le groupe démarre sa tournée.

démarrer vs débuter

Also means 'to start'.

Débuter is more formal/literary and often used for careers or time periods.

Le mois débute bien.

démarrer vs partir

Both involve leaving.

Partir focuses on the exit from a place. Démarrer focuses on the start of the movement.

La voiture démarre et nous partons.

démarrer vs lancer

Both used for projects.

Lancer implies throwing or initiating something new. Démarrer is the act of putting it in motion.

Lancer une fusée vs Démarrer un moteur.

文型パターン

Je démarre [article] [nom].

Je démarre la voiture.

[Nom] démarre à [heure].

Le bus démarre à dix heures.

Il faut [infinitive] pour démarrer.

Il faut une clé pour démarrer.

[Sujet] a démarré [adverbe].

Le projet a démarré lentement.

Une fois [participe passé], [proposition].

Une fois l'enquête démarrée, nous aurons des réponses.

On ne saurait démarrer sans [nom].

On ne saurait démarrer sans l'accord du conseil.

Démarrer par [nom/infinitif].

Démarrer par un échauffement.

Est-ce que [sujet] démarre ?

Est-ce que le moteur démarre ?

語族

名詞

démarrage (the start/booting)

démarreur (the starter motor)

démarrante (a starting battery, rare)

動詞

redémarrer (to restart)

形容詞

démarré (started/booted)

indémarrable (impossible to start)

使い方

frequency

Extremely common in both spoken and written French.

よくある間違い

Démarrer la lumière. → Allumer la lumière.
Démarrer is for machines/engines; allumer is for lights/electricity.
Le film démarre à 8h. → Le film commence à 8h.
Films and events 'commencent'; machines 'démarrent'.
J'ai démarré à lire un livre. → J'ai commencé à lire un livre.
Démarrer is rarely followed by 'à' + infinitive for habits.
Ouvrir l'ordinateur (to start it). → Démarrer l'ordinateur.
Ouvrir means to open the lid or the case, not to boot the system.
Je suis démarré. → J'ai démarré.
Démarrer uses the auxiliary 'avoir' in the passé composé.

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Think Mechanical

Whenever a motor is involved, 'démarrer' is your best friend. It sounds much more professional than 'commencer'.

Direct Object

Remember that 'démarrer' can take a direct object. You 'démarre' the thing. No preposition needed.

Silent R

In the infinitive 'démarrer', the final 'r' is silent. It sounds exactly like the past participle 'démarré'.

Windows Start

If you want to practice, change your computer language to French. You will see 'Démarrer' every day.

Quart de tour

Use this idiom to describe a friend who gets angry quickly. It's a very common and colorful expression.

Démarrer vs Allumer

If it has a screen and an OS, use 'démarrer'. If it just glows, use 'allumer'.

Double M

Double the 'm' every time. Think of the two 'm's as the two tracks of a starting line.

Context Clues

If you hear 'démarrer' in a station, get ready to move! The train is about to pull out.

Project Launch

In a job interview, say 'J'ai démarré un projet' to show initiative and energy.

Word Family

Learn 'le démarrage' at the same time. It's the noun for 'the startup' or 'the departure'.

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記憶術

Think of 'The-Mar-Rer'. Imagine a boat leaving a 'MAR-ina' after you 'DE-tach' the ropes. DE-MAR-RER.

視覚的連想

Visualize a finger pressing a glowing green 'Start' button on a high-tech car dashboard.

Word Web

voiture moteur ordinateur clavier projet départ vitesse bouton

チャレンジ

Try to say 'Je démarre mon ordinateur' every morning for a week when you turn on your PC.

語源

Derived from the maritime term 'amarrer' (to moor or tie up a ship), which comes from the Dutch 'marren' (to tie/bind). The prefix 'dé-' indicates the reversal of the action.

元の意味： To untie the ropes of a ship so it can leave the dock and set sail.

Romance (French), with Germanic (Dutch) roots for the core stem.

文化的な背景

No particular sensitivities; it is a neutral, functional verb.

English speakers often use 'start' for everything. French speakers find 'démarrer' more precise for functional systems.

The phrase 'Démarrer au quart de tour' is used in many French action movies. In the French version of Windows, the 'Start' button was famously labeled 'Démarrer' for decades. The song 'Laisse pas traîner ton fils' by NTM mentions starting in life.

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実際の使用場面

Driving

Démarrer le moteur
Démarrer en côte
La voiture ne démarre pas
Démarrer au feu vert

Computing

Démarrer l'ordinateur
Démarrer un programme
Redémarrer le système
Menu démarrer

Business

Démarrer un projet
Démarrer une entreprise
Démarrer une carrière
Démarrer les négociations

Daily Routine

Démarrer la journée
Démarrer le lave-vaisselle
Démarrer une lessive
Démarrer le petit-déjeuner

Sports

Démarrer un sprint
Démarrer la course
Démarrer en tête
Démarrer brusquement

会話のきっかけ

"À quelle heure est-ce que tu démarres ta journée de travail normalement ?"

"Est-ce que ta voiture démarre facilement quand il neige ?"

"Quel est le premier projet que tu aimerais démarrer cette année ?"

"Sais-tu comment démarrer ce nouveau logiciel sur la tablette ?"

"Est-ce qu'on démarre la réunion maintenant ou on attend Julie ?"

日記のテーマ

Décrivez une fois où votre voiture ou votre ordinateur a refusé de démarrer au pire moment possible.

Si vous deviez démarrer une nouvelle vie dans un autre pays, où iriez-vous et pourquoi ?

Parlez d'un projet personnel que vous avez démarré récemment. Quels sont vos objectifs ?

Comment préférez-vous démarrer vos matins pour être productif et heureux ?

Réfléchissez à une situation où vous avez démarré au quart de tour. Que s'est-il passé ?

よくある質問

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Generally, no. You should use 'commencer un livre'. Using 'démarrer' would imply the book is a machine.

Only figuratively, like 'démarrer dans la vie' (starting out in life/career) or in sports for a runner.

Démarrer is to start the first time; redémarrer is to restart (often after a crash or for an update).

It refers to an engine starting after only a quarter turn of the crank, implying extreme efficiency or speed.

It is better to say 'allumer la télévision'. Démarrer is technically possible if referring to the OS, but rare.

Yes, it is a regular -er verb, which makes it very easy to conjugate in all tenses.

The opposite of 'démarrer' in a car context is 'caler'.

Yes, 'démarrer une conversation' is common, though 'engager' or 'entamer' are also used.

It almost always takes 'avoir' (J'ai démarré).

It is the French term for the 'Start Menu' in the Windows operating system.

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