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    Au-devant (en. In front)

    /o dəvɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates an advanced position.
    He stood at the forefront of the group.
    Il se tenait au-devant du groupe.
    To describe an action occurring before or in the lead.
    In front of the crowd, she spoke.
    Au-devant de la foule, elle a pris la parole.

    Etymology

    From Middle French, composed of 'au' and 'devant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in front of
    At the front of something.
    au-devant de
    to go to meet
    To move forward to greet someone.
    marcher au-devant

    Related Words

    in front
    Position facing something.
    devant
    before
    Indicates an earlier moment or a leading position.
    avant

    Slang Meanings

    To be the first to act or intervene.
    He was at the forefront during the negotiations.
    Il était au-devant lors des négociations.
    To be in the front line or in first position.
    She is always ahead of the trends.
    Elle est toujours au-devant des tendances.