French Word: avant
English Meaning: 1. before (in time or space) 2. earlier
German Meaning: vorher

Example Sentences:

Ici, avant, il y avait une fontaine.
Here, there used to be a fountain.
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Vous devez comparer les prix avant d'acheter quelque chose.
You must compare prices before buying something.
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Il faut sortir les poubelles avant que les éboueurs ne passent.
We must put the bin out before the dustmen come.
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C'est un problème très important et je veux qu'il soit résolu avant ce soir.
It's a very important problem and I want it solved by this evening.
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Il est préférable de convenir d'un prix avant de monter dans un taxi.
It's better to agree to a price before getting into a taxi.
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Elle me serra fort dans ses bras avant de me dire au revoir.
She hugged me tightly and then said goodbye.
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Avant de doubler, regarde dans le rétroviseur.
Before you overtake look into the rear-view mirror.
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