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débutant

beginner

noun adjective deh-bü-TAHN Rare

Usage Note

Débutant functions both as a noun (un débutant — 'a beginner') and an adjective (un musicien débutant — 'a beginner musician'). The feminine form is débutante, also borrowed into English for a young woman's social debut. The verb débuter means 'to begin' or 'to start one's career'.

Examples

"Ce cours est pour les débutants."

Natural Translation

This course is for beginners.

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