French phrase

~ commence à ~ ?

Meaning

Does ___ start at ___?

When to use it

It asks whether something starts at a specified time. Common in everyday questions about events or classes.

Example dialogue

Le film commence à vingt heures ?

Does the film start at 8 p.m.?

Oui, il commence à vingt heures trente.

Yes, it starts at 8:30 p.m.

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