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    Devancer (en. To get ahead)

    /də.vɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To get ahead of a competitor or an event.
    He managed to outpace his rivals in the race.
    Il a réussi à devancer ses rivaux à la course.
    To anticipate or act before someone else.
    She preempted the debate by proposing her ideas earlier.
    Elle a devancé le débat en proposant ses idées plus tôt.
    To be situated in front of something or someone in time or space.
    This project is years ahead of its deadline.
    Ce projet devance de plusieurs années son échéance.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avant' with the prefix 'de-' indicating movement forward.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to outpace one's competitors
    To be ahead of rivals in a field.
    devancer ses concurrents
    to anticipate events
    To act before something normally happens.
    devancer les événements

    Related Words

    to advance
    To move forward or progress.
    avancer
    to warn
    To inform in advance to avoid a problem.
    prévenir
    to surpass
    To be better or above something or someone.
    surpasser

    Slang Meanings

    To be ahead of others in a social situation.
    He outpaced everyone by showcasing the new trend.
    Il a devancé tout le monde en s'affichant avec la nouvelle tendance.
    To succeed in obtaining something before others.
    She preempted the internship request by sending her resume early.
    Elle a devancé la demande de stage en envoyant son CV tôt.