English word debut comes from Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) but, Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) dé-, and later French début (Start, beginning.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| but | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| dé- | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| débuter | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| début | French (fra) | Start, beginning. |
| débuter | French (fra) | To debut, to make one's debut.. To start. |
| debut | English (eng) | (intransitive) to make one's initial formal appearance. (transitive, chiefly, US) to formally introduce, as to the public A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.. The first appearance of a debutante in society.. The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece. |