l'avance
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. lead
La coureuse avait déjà beaucoup d’avance à l’issue du deuxième tour de piste.The runner already had a significant lead by the end of the second lap.
b. head start
Nous avons pris de l’avance sur la concurrence en sortant ce produit.We’ve gained a head start on the competition by launching this product.
c. ahead (adjective)
Cet élève a toujours eu de l’avance sur ses camarades.This student has always been ahead of his classmates.
a. head start
Tu es déjà au travail ? - Oui, j’avais envie de prendre de l’avance aujourd’hui.Are you already at work? - Yes, I wanted to get a head start today.
b. ahead (adjective)
Je peux sortir ? J’ai pris de l’avance sur mes devoirs.Can I go out? I got ahead on my homework.
c. early (adjective)
Jacob arrive toujours avec 15 minutes d’avance.Jacob always arrives 15 minutes early.
d. fast (adjective; for a watch or a clock)
Il est déjà 16 heures ? - Pas du tout ! Ta montre doit avoir de l’avance.Is it 4 p.m. already? - Not at all! Your watch must be fast.
a. advance
Après avoir longuement hésité, Corentin a fini par demander une avance à son employeur.After much hesitation, Corentin finally asked his employer for an advance.
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