Antérieures (en. Previous)

/ɑ̃.te.ʁjœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is located or occurs before something in time.
The data prior to this report is essential.
Les données antérieures à ce rapport sont essentielles.
Which refers to past events.
Mentions of previous events are often important in the narrative.
Les mentions d'événements antérieures sont souvent importantes dans le récit.
Refers to previous periods in an analysis.
Analyzing previous performances helps to determine necessary improvements.
L'analyse des performances antérieures aide à déterminer les améliorations nécessaires.

Etymology

From the Latin 'anterior' meaning 'earlier', formed with the prefix 'ante-' meaning 'before'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Prior to the event
Refers to circumstances or facts that occurred before a specific event.
antérieures à l'événement
Previous studies
Refers to research or analyses conducted prior to a current study.
études antérieures

Related Words

Preceding
Which is earlier in time or order.
précédent
Earlier
Which is located in front of or before something.
antérieur

Slang Meanings

Historical
This document is a true historical record of previous events.
Ce document est un vrai historique de faits antérieures.
Retro
We're fast forwarding to previous trends!
On fast forward vers les tendances antérieures!