D'avant (en. From before)

/davɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

preposition

Indicates the position or orientation in front of something.

He positioned himself in front to see better.

Il s'est placé d'avant pour mieux voir.

Used to refer to something that precedes in time.

As I said earlier, one must be careful.

Comme je l'ai dit d'avant, il faut être prudent.

Specify the origin or starting point of a movement.

The wind was coming from the front, making navigation difficult.

Le vent venait d'avant, rendant la navigation difficile.

Formed from 'de' and 'avant', where 'avant' means 'in front of' or 'ahead of'.

avant-garde

Refers to innovative or cutting-edge trends.

d'avant-garde

back and forth

Indicates a movement or change in direction.

d'avant en arrière

avant

Located at the front, preceding.

avant

devant

Indicates the position forward in relation to something or someone.

devant

Located in front, preceding in time.

antérieur

Refers to a person with a bold attitude.

This guy is really forward-thinking; he doesn't hesitate to defend his ideas.

Ce type est vraiment d'avant, il n'hésite pas à défendre ses idées.

Used to describe something modern.

His way of thinking is very forward!

Sa façon de penser est très d'avant !