Qu'avant (en. Than before)

/ka.vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Indicates a moment in time that is earlier than another.

He was happier than before.

Il était plus heureux qu'avant.

Used to compare a current situation to a past situation.

This year is more difficult than before.

Cette années est plus difficile qu'avant.

Composition of 'que' and 'avant', of Latin origin.

qu'avant, it was better

Expression to indicate that things were of better quality in the past.

qu'avant, c'était mieux

qu'avant tout

Before anything else.

qu'avant tout

avant

Indicates a position or moment that is earlier.

avant

That comes before in time or order.

It was better in the past

In the past, we had more fun than before.

Avant, on s'amusait plus qu'avant.

Easier situation than now

Times were simpler than before.

Les temps étaient plus simples qu'avant.