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    First (en. First)

    /pʁəmje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that comes before anything else.
    It's the first day of the year.
    C'est le premier jour de l'année.
    Refers to the initial position in an order.
    She finished first in the race.
    Elle a terminé première de la course.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'primarius', which means 'first' or 'main'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    first come, first served
    Expression that indicates that the first person to arrive gets the best options.
    premier arrivé, premier servi
    the first step
    The first necessary action to move forward.
    le premier pas
    to be the top of the class
    Refers to the person who gets the highest grades in a class.
    être le premier de la classe

    Related Words

    first
    The first representation of a work.
    première
    primacy
    The first position or preeminent status.
    primauté
    prize-winning
    An adjective indicating a prize or reward obtained first.
    primé

    Slang Meanings

    The best
    He is the first in this field, really the best.
    C'est le premier dans ce domaine, vraiment le top.
    Level 1
    It's a level 1 game, perfect for starting.
    C'est un jeu de niveau 1, parfait pour commencer.