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/avɑ̃/
1.
preposition
before (in time), prior to — used before a noun or pronoun
before doing something (used in constructions with 'avant de' + infinitive)
On se retrouve juste avant la soirée.
We'll meet up just before the party.
Synonyms:auparavant, plus tôt
2.
conjunction
before (introducing a subordinate clause); usually followed by the subjunctive
Ferme la porte avant que tu partes.
Close the door before you leave.
3.
nounmasculine
front part (the forward section of an object, vehicle, etc.)
forward (a player in certain team sports, e.g. rugby)
Il y a une grosse rayure sur l'avant de la voiture.
There's a big scratch on the front of the car.
Synonyms:devant, partie avant