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Synonyms for debut

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dey-byoo, di-, dey-byoo, deb-yoo
Phonetic Transcription : deɪˈbyu, dɪ-, ˈdeɪ byu, ˈdɛb yu

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Définition of debut

Origin :
  • 1751, from French début "first appearance," a figurative use from débuter "make the first stroke at billiards," also "to lead off at bowls" (a game akin to bowling), 16c., from but "mark, goal," from Old French but "end" (see butt (n.3)). The verb is first attested 1830.
  • Début can only be pronounced as French, and should not be used by anyone who shrinks from the necessary effort. [Fowler]
  • noun first public appearance
Example sentences :
  • There will be no peace between us until I have made my debut.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Never was debut so successful, as Chloe's first appearance in Camden Place.
  • Extract from : « The Widow's Dog » by Mary Russell Mitford
  • The occasion is that of a lifetime; it is their uniki, their debut.
  • Extract from : « Unwritten Literature of Hawaii » by Nathaniel Bright Emerson
  • Emma made her toilet with the fastidious care of an actress on her debut.
  • Extract from : « Madame Bovary » by Gustave Flaubert
  • I think that was not so very long after the Mikado made its debut.
  • Extract from : « A Portrait of Old George Town » by Grace Dunlop Ecker
  • "Camille" was the drama in which the "angel" decided to make her debut.
  • Extract from : « A Pirate of Parts » by Richard Neville
  • It is an excellent period of the year for your debut in London.
  • Extract from : « Ernest Maltravers, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Everything was propitious for the debut party, even the weather.
  • Extract from : « The Comings of Cousin Ann » by Emma Speed Sampson
  • True, there was still time enough, but the debut was not encouraging.
  • Extract from : « The Dust Flower » by Basil King
  • If she fails to debut this time, I will never bet on her again.
  • Extract from : « The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 3, 1876-1885 » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

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