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How is the word avant translated from French to English

Plus tôt qu'un moment ou un événement donné.

Earlier than a particular time or event.

preposition
English translation
before

Examples with “avant”

See how the word “avant” is used in sentences

  • Appelle-moi avant midi. — Call me before noon.

  • Lave-toi les mains avant de manger. — Wash your hands before you eat.

  • Nous devrions partir avant l'heure de pointe. — We should leave before the rush hour.

  • Il faisait déjà nuit avant que nous arrivions au chalet. — It got dark before we reached the cabin.

  • Tu la connaissais avant le mariage ? — Did you know her before the wedding?

  • On peut parler avant que tu partes ? — Can we talk before you leave?

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FAQ about “avant”

How is “avant” translated from French?
“avant” translates into English as “before”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “avant” mean?
Meaning of “avant”: Plus tôt qu'un moment ou un événement donné. In English — “before”.
What part of speech is “avant”?
“avant” is a preposition.
Where can I see examples with “avant”?
Example sentences with “avant” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “avant”?
Add “avant” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.