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ahead in French

ahead in French is devant — ahead means in front, or in the direction someone is facing or moving.

ahead in French

devant
adv
At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.

What does "ahead" mean?

  1. adv In front, or in the direction someone is facing or moving.
    "There is a petrol station about a mile ahead, on the left."
  2. adv More advanced or in a better position than others.
    "My sister is two years ahead of me at school, so she helps me with homework."
  3. adv In the future, or before something happens.
    "Book your tickets well ahead if you want to sit together."
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ahead in a sentence

  • There is a petrol station about a mile ahead, on the left.
  • The finish line was just ahead.
  • My sister is two years ahead of me at school, so she helps me with homework.
  • Thanks to its new software, the firm moved ahead of its rivals.

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What is "ahead" in French?
"ahead" in French is devant. ahead means: In front, or in the direction someone is facing or moving.
How do you use "ahead" in a sentence?
Example: "There is a petrol station about a mile ahead, on the left." In French, "ahead" is devant.
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