au départ

Meaning

originally, initially

Concepts

at the outset

at the start

at first

in the beginning

originally

Pronounced as (IPA)

/o de.paʁ/

Sentences

Le trophée était au départ présenté aux champions dans le vestiaire après le match .

The trophy was initially presented to the champions in the dressing room after the match.

Au départ , le gouvernement sri-lankais nie avoir eu connaissance du bombardement .

Initially, the Sri Lankan government denied any knowledge of the bombing.