before
be
bi
fore
ˈfɔ:r
fawr
British pronunciation
/bɪˈfɔː/

Définition et signification de « before » en anglais

before
example
Exemples
She had worked in that department before.
02

devant, avant

positioned ahead of or in front of a person or object in space
before definition and meaning
Old useOld use
example
Exemples
He stood before, waiting for the others to catch up.
Il se tenait devant, attendant que les autres rattrapent.
01

avant

ahead of something else in a sequence or order
before definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Your name is before mine in the phonebook.
Votre nom est avant le mien dans l'annuaire téléphonique.
02

avant, précédemment

at a time earlier than something
before definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He always wakes up before sunrise.
2.1

avant, devant

at a specific time prior to the hour indicated on the clock
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Exemples
The event will start five minutes before six.
L'événement commencera cinq minutes avant six heures.
03

devant, en face de

in front of or ahead of something or someone in space
example
Exemples
She stood before the mirror, carefully adjusting her hair.
Elle se tenait devant le miroir, ajustant soigneusement ses cheveux.
04

avant, devant

in a position of greater importance or priority relative to something else
example
Exemples
He values honesty before all else.
Il valorise l'honnêteté avant tout le reste.
4.1

plutôt que, avant de

in preference to another option, often implying the alternative is undesirable or unacceptable
example
Exemples
They would face defeat before abandoning their beliefs.
Ils préféreraient la défaite avant d'abandonner leurs croyances.
05

devant, face à

under the authority or judgment of a higher power or body
example
Exemples
He stood before the council to present his proposal.
Il se tenait devant le conseil pour présenter sa proposition.
06

devant, face à

in front of others for a performance, presentation, or similar purpose
example
Exemples
The orchestra performed before a large crowd.
L'orchestre a joué devant une grande foule.
07

devant, face à

used to indicate confronting something directly, often in a challenging or significant way
example
Exemples
The council faced the challenge of improving the economy before them.
Le conseil a fait face au défi d'améliorer l'économie devant eux.
08

devant, face à

in a position to be used
example
Exemples
The options are laid before you for decision.
Les options sont posées devant vous pour décision.
09

avant, devant

in anticipation of something that will occur later
example
Exemples
Great challenges lie before us in the next few months.
De grands défis nous attendent avant les prochains mois.
10

devant, face à

in relation to or with regard to a specific issue, subject, or moral consideration
example
Exemples
His conduct was a matter of great importance before society.
Sa conduite était une question de grande importance devant la société.
11

devant, face à

under the effect or control of a strong force or event
example
Exemples
The tree fell before the strength of the wind.
L'arbre est tombé devant la force du vent.
12

avant

prior to any subtractions, deductions, or changes
example
Exemples
The salary before tax is $4,000 per month.
Le salaire avant impôt est de 4 000 $ par mois.
01

avant que, avant

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time
before definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I will call you before I go to bed tonight.
Je t'appellerai avant de me coucher ce soir.
02

avant que, plutôt que

used to show that one action is preferred over another
example
Exemples
I would rather walk before I take the bus.
Je préférerais marcher avant de prendre le bus.
03

avant que, avant de

used to show that something happens sooner or faster than expected
example
Exemples
The train will arrive before you even realize it.
Le train arrivera avant même que vous ne vous en rendiez compte.
04

avant que, jusqu'à ce que

used to express the time leading up to a certain event or action
example
Exemples
It was n’t until the last moment before we could submit our project.
Ce n'était qu'au dernier moment avant que nous puissions soumettre notre projet.
05

avant que, de peur que

used to indicate that something is done to ensure that a particular situation does not occur
example
Exemples
Leave the door open before the dog escapes.
Laissez la porte ouverte avant que le chien ne s'échappe.
5.1

avant que, avant de

used to warn that something negative will happen if an action is not performed
example
Exemples
Finish your chores before I tell your parents!
Finis tes corvées avant que je ne le dise à tes parents !
06

avant que, avant de

used to indicate that one thing must happen for another to be possible or to occur
example
Exemples
The team must practice before they can compete in the tournament.
L'équipe doit s'entraîner avant de pouvoir participer au tournoi.
Before
01

avant, auparavant

the earlier time or event
example
Exemples
The before of the meeting was filled with brief introductions.
Avant la réunion était rempli de brèves présentations.
02

l'avant, l'état initial

an image, condition, or situation that shows the state prior to a specified treatment or change
example
Exemples
I prefer the befores in these makeover shows, as they often look more natural.
Je préfère les avant dans ces émissions de relooking, car ils ont souvent l'air plus naturels.
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