S'avançait (en. Came forward)

/s‿avɑ̃sɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move forward
He was slowly moving toward the light.
Il s'avançait lentement vers la lumière.
To progress in a procedure or process
She was advancing in her studies with determination.
Elle s'avançait dans ses études avec détermination.
To manifest or present oneself gradually
The noise was moving forward in the fog.
Le bruit s'avançait dans le brouillard.

Etymology

Reflexive form of the verb 'avancer,' from the Latin 'avantiare' meaning to advance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to move forward towards oneself
To do something to get closer to one's own goals.
s'avancer vers soi
to advance cautiously
To act with caution while progressing.
s'avancer prudemment
to move forward without fear
To progress with confidence.
s'avancer sans peur

Related Words

advance
To move toward a point or objective.
avancer
approach
To get closer to a place or person.
approcher
progress
To make progress in a field or project.
progresser

Slang Meanings

To move forward with confidence
He moved forward confidently in front of the audience.
Il s'est avancé avec assurance devant le public.
To take a step forward
She decided to advance in her career.
Elle a décidé de s'avancer dans sa carrière.