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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