D'abord (en. First of all)

/da.bɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates the order of actions, meaning that something is done first.

First, we are going to do the shopping.

D'abord, nous allons faire les courses.

Used to introduce an initial idea or argument.

First, we need to understand the problem.

D'abord, il faut comprendre le problème.

Expresses a priority or importance in a context.

First, I think about my family.

D'abord, je pense à ma famille.

According to Old French 'd' abor', meaning 'from the origin'.

first and foremost

This means that something is the main priority.

d'abord et avant tout

first, I mean

Used to introduce a statement or explanation.

d'abord, je veux dire

first, we must

Emphasizes a necessity before addressing other topics.

d'abord, nous devons

abord

Expressing the subject of a discussion, from the perspective being addressed.

abord

avant

Indicates an earlier moment or position in a sequence.

avant

Used to emphasize something important.

First, you didn't understand what I meant!

D'abord, t'as pas compris ce que je voulais dire !

To express that someone should focus on the essential.

Listen, first, focus on the homework.

Écoute, d'abord, focus sur les devoirs.