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    Prédécesseur (en. Predecessor)

    /pʁe.de.se.sœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who held a position or function before another.
    My predecessor contributed significantly to this project.
    Mon prédecesseur a largement contribué à ce projet.
    An ancestor or model in a lineage.
    The predecessors of current heads of state have shaped our history.
    Les prédecesseurs des chefs d'État actuels ont façonné notre histoire.
    A term often used in a professional context.
    It is important to know the work of one's predecessor.
    Il est important de connaître le travail de son prédecesseur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praedecessor', composed of 'prae-' (before) and 'decessor' (one who goes away).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    direct predecessor
    One who held the position immediately before.
    prédecesseur direct
    to follow in the footsteps of one's predecessor
    To draw inspiration from or replicate the work or style of one's predecessor.
    suivre les traces de son prédecesseur
    historical predecessor
    A reference to significant figures from the past.
    prédecesseur historique

    Related Words

    successor
    Person or thing that takes over or replaces another.
    successeur
    immediate predecessor
    The predecessor who held a position just before the current holder.
    prédécesseur immédiat
    forerunner
    A synonymous term but often used in a more general context.
    devancier

    Slang Meanings

    An former leader or person in charge.
    In this company, the predecessor was truly respected.
    Dans cette boîte, le prédecesseur était vraiment respecté.
    One who left a certain reputation.
    One should not underestimate the efforts of my predecessor.
    Il ne faut pas minimiser les efforts de mon prédecesseur.