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premier
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
a. first
Le premier de ces trois essais était certainement le plus réussi.The first of these three tries was certainly the most successful.
a. the former
Le ministre de l'Agriculture a discuté avec le Président. Le premier n'était pas d'accord avec le nouveau projet de loi.The Secretary of Agriculture talked with the President. The former did not agree with the new bill.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. the first
J'achète toujours beaucoup de muguet le premier mai.I always buy a lot of lily of the valley on the first of May.
a. the first floor
Philippe est monté au premier pour chercher sa valise.Philippe went up to the first floor to look for his suitcase.
b. the second floor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Mon appartement est au premier, juste au-dessus de la boulangerie.My apartment is on the second floor, just above the bakery.
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