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beforehand in French

beforehand in French is auparavant, à l'avance, au préalable — beforehand means in advance; ahead of the time something is needed or expected to happen.

beforehand in French

auparavant
adv
At an earlier or preceding time.
à l'avance
adv
At an earlier or preceding time.
au préalable
adv
At an earlier or preceding time.
préalablement
adv
At an earlier or preceding time.

What does "beforehand" mean?

  1. adverb In advance; ahead of the time something is needed or expected to happen.
    "It's much easier if you prepare the ingredients beforehand."
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beforehand in a sentence

  • It's much easier if you prepare the ingredients beforehand.
  • Let us know beforehand if you plan to bring a guest.

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What is "beforehand" in French?
"beforehand" in French is auparavant, à l'avance, au préalable. beforehand means: In advance; ahead of the time something is needed or expected to happen.
How do you use "beforehand" in a sentence?
Example: "It's much easier if you prepare the ingredients beforehand." In French, "beforehand" is auparavant, à l'avance, au préalable.
Are there other ways to say "beforehand" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "beforehand": auparavant, à l'avance, au préalable, préalablement.
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