advance

• Décrit quelque chose fait à l'avance ou de l'argent fourni avant d'être gagné.

Describes something done ahead of time, or money provided before it is earned.

1. Ahead of timeB1formal

   Done, sent, or provided before the usual or expected time.

   en avance

   • Please send your advance payment to reserve the room.
   • They received advance warning about the storm.
   • The advance copy of the book arrived early.

   Synonymesanticipatoryearlypreliminaryprematureprior

   Antonymesbelatedretroactive

2. Forward or progressiveB2formal

   Moving forward or towards improvement.

   avancé, progressif

   • The advance party scouted the area ahead.
   • This is an advance technique for experienced users.
   • They made advance preparations for the event.

   Synonymesforwardonwardprogressive

   Antonymesrecederegressretreat

• Nom désignant un mouvement vers l'avant, un progrès ou un développement ; également une somme d'argent versée avant l'échéance prévue, c'est-à-dire une avance ou un paiement anticipé.

A noun referring to a forward movement, progress, or development; also, money provided before it is officially due.

1. B1formal

   A forward movement or progress, especially in a military or competitive context.

   avancée (militaire, progression)

   • The army made a rapid advance towards the enemy lines.
   • Technological advances have changed our lives.
   • The team gained an advance in the championship.

   Synonymesadvancementassaultdriveheadwaymarchoffensiveprogresspush

   Antonymesrecessionregressionretreatwithdrawal

2. Money paymentB2formal

   An amount of money paid before it is earned or owed.

   Avance de paiement

   • She requested an advance on her salary.
   • The author received a large advance for the book.
   • He gave me an advance payment for the work.

   Synonymescreditdown paymentloanprepayment

3. Improvement or developmentB1formal

   A development or improvement in knowledge, technology, or methods.

   progrès

   • Medical advances have saved millions of lives.
   • Recent advances in AI are remarkable.
   • This is a significant advance in renewable energy.

   Synonymesadvancementbreakthroughdevelopmentheadwayimprovementinnovationprogressstep forward

   Antonymesdeclineregressionretreatsetback

• Verbe signifiant se déplacer vers l'avant, progresser ou faire progresser quelque chose vers une position ou une étape plus avancée.

A verb used to indicate moving forward, progressing, or promoting something to a higher position or stage.

1. A2formal

   To move forward in position or time.

   avancer (dans l'espace ou le temps)

   • The army advanced toward the enemy lines.
   • The project has advanced to the next phase.
   • Time advances quickly when you're having fun.

   Synonymesgo forwardproceedprogresspush forward

   Antonymesrecederegressretreat

2. Progress or improveB1formal

   To make progress or develop further.

   progresser

   • Technology advances rapidly these days.
   • She advanced her career by getting a promotion.
   • The medicine advanced the patient's recovery.

   Synonymesdevelopevolveflourishimproveproceedprogressthrive

   Antonymesdeclinedeterioraterecederegressretreatstagnateworsen

3. Provide money beforehandB2formal

   To give money before it is officially due or as a loan.

   avancer (de l'argent)

   • The bank advanced him the loan amount.
   • They advanced the payment to help with expenses.
   • The publisher advanced her money for the book.

   Synonymesfinancefrontlendloanprepay