S'avançant (en. Coming forward)
/s‿avɑ̃sɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To move forward.
She was cautiously advancing towards the stage.
Elle s'avançait prudemment vers la scène.
To approach someone or something.
He was confidently advancing towards her.
Il s'avançait vers elle avec confiance.
To advance in time or in a process.
The project is progressing quickly despite the obstacles.
Le projet s'avance rapidement malgré les obstacles.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'avancer' which means 'to move forward'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to advance towards the unknown
Taking risks by stepping out of one's comfort zone.
s'avancer vers l'inconnu
to take big steps forward
Making quick progress.
s'avancer à grands pas
to move forward without fear
Continuing despite fear or uncertainty.
s'avancer sans crainte
Related Words
advance
To move forward or make progress.
avancer
approach
To get closer to something.
approcher
progress
To make progress or advance.
progresser
Slang Meanings
To put oneself forward.
In this meeting, she really took the initiative.
Dans cette réunion, elle s'est vraiment avancée.
To take the initiative.
He took the lead in the project.
Il a pris les devants dans le projet.