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être en avance sur son temps
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to be a pioneer)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to be ahead of one's time
Cette scientifique était brillante. Elle était en avance sur son temps.That scientist was brilliant. She was ahead of her time.
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