Forward (en. Forward)
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To send something to someone.
Can you forward this message to John?
Peux-tu forward ce message à John ?
adjective
Moving toward the front or directed forward.
He took a forward position during the meeting.
Il a pris une position forward pendant la réunion.
Direct, straightforward.
He is always very forward in his comments.
Il est toujours très forward dans ses commentaires.
adverb
Forward.
She moved forward in her project.
Elle a avancé forward dans son projet.
Etymology
From Old English 'forweard', meaning 'toward the front'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
forward thinking
Innovative or anticipatory thinking.
forward thinking
forward march
Order given to advance.
forward march
push forward
Push forward, continue despite obstacles.
push forward
Related Words
advance
Movement toward the front.
avance
progress
Advancement or improvement.
progrès
to move forward
To move ahead.
avancer
Slang Meanings
To be bold or enterprising.
He is so forward with girls.
Il est tellement forward avec les filles.
To be direct or too frank.
She was very forward in expressing her opinion.
Elle a été very forward en exprimant son opinion.