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    S'avancer (en. To come forward)

    [savɑ̃se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move one's body forward.
    He advanced toward the podium to deliver his speech.
    Il s'est avancé vers le podium pour faire son discours.
    To propose an idea or viewpoint.
    She advanced with a new theory on evolution.
    Elle s'est avancée avec une nouvelle théorie sur l'évolution.
    To take a more prominent position in a context.
    The company advanced to the forefront of the market thanks to its innovations.
    L'entreprise s'est avancée en tête du marché grâce à ses innovations.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avancer' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to advance on tiptoe
    To move quietly.
    s'avancer à pas feutrés
    to advance in familiar territory
    To move in a familiar environment.
    s'avancer en terrain connu
    to advance with head held high
    To face a situation with confidence.
    s'avancer tête haute

    Related Words

    to advance
    To move forward or to make something progress.
    avancer
    to progress
    To make advances, to move forward.
    progresser
    to approach
    To get closer to a place or a person.
    approcher

    Slang Meanings

    To show up
    He decided to show up at the party despite the rumors.
    Il a décidé de se pointer à la fête malgré les rumeurs.
    To take the first step
    She took the first step by advancing toward him.
    Elle a fait le premier pas en s'avançant vers lui.