French phrase
~ a-t-il déjà commencé ?
Meaning
Has ___ already started?
When to use it
Asks whether something has already started. Used to check whether a journey or process is underway.
Example dialogue
Le trajet a-t-il déjà commencé ?
Has the journey already started?
Oui, il a commencé il y a cinq minutes.
Yes, it started five minutes ago.