commencés

Commencés is a French word that translates to "started" or "begun" in English. It is the past participle of the verb commencer, meaning "to begin" or "to start." As a past participle, "commencés" can be used in various grammatical contexts.

It is frequently used to form compound tenses of the verb commencer, such as the passé composé. For example, "Les travaux sont commencés" means "The works have started." In this instance, "commencés" agrees in gender and number with the subject "travaux" (works), which is masculine plural.

"Commencés" can also function as an adjective, describing something that has been initiated or commenced. For example, "Les projets commencés nécessitent une attention particulière" translates to "The started projects require special attention." Here, "commencés" modifies the noun "projets" (projects).

The word's usage is widespread in everyday French conversation and writing, indicating the initiation of an action, event, or process. Understanding its grammatical role is key to comprehending its meaning in different sentences.