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    Premier (en. First)

    /pʁə.mje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who comes first in relation to another.
    He was the first to arrive.
    Il a été le premier à arriver.
    Who is the best, the most important.
    It's his first success.
    C'est son premier succès.
    Related to the beginning of something.
    The first chapter of the book is captivating.
    Le premier chapitre du livre est captivant.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    top of the class
    The best student in a class.
    premier de la classe
    first step
    The first movement towards something.
    premier pas
    at first glance
    At first sight, without diving deeper.
    à premier abord

    Related Words

    premise
    An initial statement on which reasoning is based.
    prémisse
    first (feminine form)
    The first performance of a work.
    première
    prime minister
    The head of government in some countries.
    premier ministre

    Slang Meanings

    The best or the coolest.
    This restaurant is really top-notch!
    Ce restaurant est vraiment premier!
    Something of first choice.
    This is first-rate material!
    C'est du matériel premier!