Avançait (en. Advanced)
/avɑ̃sɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make progress or move forward in time or in a project.
He was advancing slowly on the path.
Il avançait lentement sur le chemin.
To gain momentum to go faster towards a goal.
She was advancing in her studies with determination.
Elle avançait dans ses études avec détermination.
To propose an idea or plan in a discussion.
He put forward a new strategy during the meeting.
Il avançait une nouvelle stratégie lors de la réunion.
To move forward.
The troops were advancing towards the front line.
Les troupes avançaient vers la ligne de front.
Etymology
Derived from the verb "avancer", coming from Old French "avancer" which derives from Latin "avantiare".
Common Phrases and Expressions
advance in small steps
To progress slowly but surely.
avancer à petits pas
put forward ideas
To propose concepts or suggestions in a debate.
avancer des idées
move forward in time
To move forward chronologically.
avancer dans le temps
present evidence
To provide elements that support a claim.
avancer des preuves
Related Words
advance
To bring something closer or to move towards something.
avancer
progress
The action of progressing or moving forward.
avance
forward
Indicating something that happens first or is in front.
avant
Slang Meanings
To be succeeding by moving forward.
He is advancing, it's obvious!
Il est en train d'avancer, ça se voit !
To make forward movements.
We need to move forward, not stagnate!
On doit avancer, ne pas stagner !