commencement
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/ nom C1En français : commencement
- The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning. · The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.
- The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
- A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.
Pluriel commencements
Dans la bibliothèque
Review your life, Albert; although it is only just beginning, did a lovely summer’s day ever dawn with greater purity than has marked the commencement of your career?
This prospect of fresh festivity redoubled the hilarity of the guests to such a degree, that the elder Dantès, who, at the commencement of the repast, had commented upon the silence that prevailed, now found it difficult, amid the general din of voices, to obtain a moment’s tranquillity in which to drink to the health and prosperity of the bride and bridegroom.
Such as at the commencement of the repast had not been able to seat themselves according to their inclination rose unceremoniously, and sought out more agreeable companions.
“What are you going to wear for commencement, Jane?” asked Ruby practically.
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