la première
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. premiere
La première du film aura lieu au Grand Rex mardi soir.The film's premiere will take place at the Grand Rex on Tuesday evening.
b. première
La première approche et les comédiens peaufinent les derniers détails scéniques.The première is approaching, and the actors are fine-tuning the final stage details.
c. opening night
Malgré quelques problèmes techniques, la première de la pièce a été un grand succès.Despite a few technical problems, the opening night was a great success.
d. first night
Le metteur en scène est toujours très nerveux avant une première.The director is always very nervous before a first night.
2. (education)
Regionalism used in France.
(France)
a. eleventh grade
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Guillaume passe en première. Il adore les maths et se destine à des études scientifiques.Guillaume is moving up to eleventh grade. He loves math and is planning to study science.
b. Year 12
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
La sortie scolaire concerne les élèves de première et de terminale.The school trip is for Year 12 and Year 13 students.
c. Grade 11
Regionalism used in Canada.
(Canada)
Cette salle est réservée aux élèves de première qui révisent pour leurs examens.This room is reserved for Grade 11 students who are studying for their exams.
a. first class
Mes parents ont été surclassés ! Ils vont voyager en première sans payer plus cher.My parents were upgraded! They’re going to travel in first class without paying extra.
a. first gear
Tu n'entends donc pas le moteur ronfler ? Tu es en première, passe en seconde !Can't you hear the engine roaring? You're in first gear, shift to second!
a. first
Aujourd'hui, ma fille a fait du vélo sans petites roues. C'est une grande première !Today, my daughter rode her bike without training wheels. It's a big first!
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