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    Ier (en. Yesterday)

    /jɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Indicates the first in a series.
    The prime minister presented his ideas.
    Le premier ministre a présenté ses idées.
    Relates to a past era.
    The events of the 1st century were significant.
    Les événements du Ier siècle ont été marquants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prior'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    First come, first served
    Expression indicating that the first to arrive will have an advantage.
    premier arrivé, premier servi
    Primarily
    Above all, mainly.
    au premier chef
    Top of the class
    The one who has the best results in a class.
    premier de la classe

    Related Words

    Firstly
    In the first place.
    premièrement
    Prime minister
    Head of government.
    premier ministre

    Slang Meanings

    Can be used to refer to something important.
    It's a big project for us.
    C'est un projet ier pour nous.
    Used informally to refer to the beginning of something.
    It's the first day of the year.
    C'est le ier jour de l'année.