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    Avançaient (en. Were advancing)

    [avɑ̃sɛɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of moving forward.
    The troops were advancing in the valley.
    Les troupes avançaient dans la vallée.
    Progress in a task or project.
    They were making good progress in their work.
    Ils avançaient bien dans leur travail.
    To make a proposal or put forward an idea.
    She was putting forward convincing arguments during the meeting.
    Elle avançait des arguments convaincants lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    The verb 'avancer' comes from the Latin 'ante' which means 'before'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to advance slowly
    To progress slowly but surely.
    avancer à petits pas
    to advance at full speed
    To progress very quickly.
    avancer à toute allure
    to move things forward
    To take measures to progress in a situation.
    faire avancer les choses

    Related Words

    to advance
    To move something forward.
    avancer
    advance
    Progress or amount already paid in advance.
    avance
    before
    In the direction of forward.
    avant

    Slang Meanings

    To progress in a difficult situation.
    He is progressing in his studies despite the challenges.
    Il avance dans ses études malgré les challenges.
    To creatively put forward ideas.
    She was putting forward new concepts for the project.
    Elle avancait des concepts nouvelles pour le projet.