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    Avancer (en. Move forward)

    /a.vɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Move something or someone forward.
    The furniture needs to be moved forward to clean behind it.
    Il faut avancer le meuble pour nettoyer derrière.
    Progress through time or in a project.
    We need to advance in this project to meet the deadlines.
    Nous devons avancer dans ce projet pour respecter les délais.
    Get closer to something by moving.
    The waves are slowly advancing toward the shore.
    Les vagues avancent lentement vers le rivage.
    Propose something to someone.
    I will put forth an idea at the meeting.
    Je vais avancer une idée lors de la réunion.
    Pay an amount of money before the due date.
    He paid the transportation costs upfront.
    Il a avancé les frais de transport.

    Etymology

    The verb 'avancer' comes from the Latin 'abante', which means 'forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    advance in small steps
    Progress slowly but surely.
    avancer à petits pas
    advance by leaps and bounds
    Progress quickly.
    avancer à grands pas
    move forward in the fog
    Make progress without having a clear view of the situation.
    avancer dans le brouillard
    make things move forward
    Initiate or accelerate a process.
    faire avancer les choses

    Related Words

    advance
    Action of progressing.
    avancée
    forward
    Amount of money given before a deadline.
    avance
    before
    In a preceding position.
    avant

    Slang Meanings

    To hurry up.
    We have to move forward, otherwise we'll miss the subway.
    On doit avancer, sinon on va rater le métro.
    To progress in a situation.
    With his efforts, he has really advanced in his career.
    Avec ses efforts, il a vraiment avancé dans sa carrière.