Précédés (en. Preceded)

/pʁe.se.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which occurs, happens before another event.

Events preceded by an official announcement are often better understood.

Les événements précédés d'une annonce officielle sont souvent mieux compris.

That which has been mentioned or introduced previously.

Paragraphs preceded by a clear explanation are easier to read.

Les paragraphes précédés d'une explication claire sont plus faciles à lire.

Referring to a person with a background or heritage.

She has artistic talents preceded by extensive training.

Elle a des talents artistiques précédés par une formation extensive.

From the verb 'precede' which comes from the Latin 'praecedere' meaning 'to go before'.

the facts preceded

The circumstances or events that led to a situation.

les faits précédés

preceded by a note

Accompanied by prior written information.

précédés d'une note

preceded by rumors

News that circulated before the official announcement.

précédés par des rumeurs

precede

To take place before something.

précéder

background

What happens before an event or action.

antécédent

preface

Introductory text that precedes a work.

préface

Often used to talk about someone who has experience in a field.

This guy has solid precedents in the music world.

Ce type a des précédées solides dans le monde de la musique.

A reference to past events or experiences that influence the present.

His successes are always preceded by a lot of hard work.

Ses succès sont toujours précédés de beaucoup de travail acharné.