Demain Laura fera ses debuts sur scene

Question

Why is debuts plural? And what does it mean here? In English it implies a first public performance, is that also the case in French? The English translation of this is peculiar in that it could mean she is starting drama school. If it referred to the English meaning of debut it would translate as 'she is making her debut on stage'

Maarten Kamp · Answer

Chris,

have a look at this link to Larousse.

‘ Faire ses débuts ‘ refers to starting a career, especially in music, theatre, the arts ( among other uses )

“ débuts

nom masculin pluriel

1. Premiers pas dans une carrière, en particulier pour un acteur, un chanteur, un artiste de music-hall, etc. ; fait de jouer pour la première fois en public. “

https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais/d%C3%A9but/21948#difficulte