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    Avance (en. Advance)

    /avɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement forward.
    The team's lead was remarkable.
    L'avance de l'équipe a été spectaculaire.
    Advancement in time or space.
    We have gotten ahead of schedule.
    Nous avons pris une avance sur le calendrier.
    verb
    To take a step forward.
    We must move forward with caution.
    Il faut avancer avec prudence.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avancer', derived from the Latin 'avantiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get a head start
    To position oneself ahead of others.
    prendre de l'avance
    to have a considerable lead
    To be significantly ahead of others.
    avoir une avance considérable
    to lead to nothing
    Not to make progress.
    n'avancer à rien

    Related Words

    before
    That which is located in front or earlier.
    avant
    advancement
    Process of progression or improvement.
    avancee

    Slang Meanings

    To be ahead on a project.
    He always has a big lead on his schedule.
    Il a toujours une grosse avance sur son planning.
    To have time to spare.
    She is ahead of her schedule.
    Elle a de l'avance sur son emploi du temps.