French phrase
Comment avez-vous commencé ~ ?
Meaning
How did you start ___?
When to use it
Asks how an activity was begun. Polite and somewhat formal in tone.
Example dialogue
Comment avez-vous commencé le jardinage ?
How did you start gardening?
J'ai commencé l'année dernière en regardant des vidéos.
I started last year by watching videos.