D'avance (en. In advance)

/da.vɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates that something is done or given before the time normally expected.

One must book in advance for the concert.

Il faut réserver d'avance pour le concert.

Expresses anticipation or preparation for a future event.

I thank you in advance for your help.

Je te remercie d'avance pour ton aide.

Used to show a merit or favor granted beforehand.

They paid in advance to avoid any issues.

Ils ont payé d'avance pour éviter tout problème.

Composed of 'de' and 'avance', relating to the idea of doing something before the scheduled time.

thank you in advance

Expression of gratitude regarding future assistance.

merci d'avance

prepare in advance

To organize or plan something before the expected time.

préparer d'avance

book in advance

To make a reservation before the desired date.

réserver d'avance

advance

Quantity of time or situation that precedes a given moment.

avance

anticipation

Prediction of a future event.

anticipation

preparation

Action of preparing for a future event.

préparation

To do something as a precaution.

I prefer to buy my tickets in advance, just in case.

Je préfère acheter mes billets d'avance, au cas où.

To have a step ahead of others.

He always has a plan ahead in business.

Il a toujours un plan d'avance en affaires.