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first in French

first in French is premier, -unième, première — first means coming before all others in order, rank, or time.

first in French

premier
adj
Of or belonging to a first family.
-unième
adj
Of or belonging to a first family.
première
adj
Of or belonging to a first family.
d'abord
adv
Before anything else; firstly.
premièrement
adv
Before anything else; firstly.
en premier lieu
adv
Before anything else; firstly.
auparavant
adv
Before anything else; firstly.
avant tout
adv
Before anything else; firstly.
primo
adv
Before anything else; firstly.
premier
noun
(uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.
première
noun
(uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.
première
noun
(countable) Something that has never happened before; a new occurrence.

What does "first" mean?

  1. adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
    "She was the first person to arrive at the office."
  2. adv Before anything else; ahead of other things.
    "First, preheat the oven to 200 degrees."
  3. noun Something that has never happened before.
    "Winning the championship was a first for the club."
  4. noun The lowest gear of a vehicle.
    "He shifted into first as the light turned green."
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first in a sentence

  • She was the first person to arrive at the office.
  • This is his first novel.
  • First, preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  • Wash your hands first, then you can help me set the table.

Similar words in French

beginning firstly foremost low number one offset outset showtime

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "first" in French?
"first" in French is premier, -unième, première. first means: Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
How do you use "first" in a sentence?
Example: "She was the first person to arrive at the office." In French, "first" is premier, -unième, première.
Are there other ways to say "first" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "first": premier, -unième, première, d'abord, premièrement, en premier lieu.
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