ahead

• Utilisé pour décrire une position en avant ou plus avancée en termes de lieu, de temps ou de progression.

Used to describe being in front or further along in position, time, or development.

1. In front or leadingA2formal

   In a forward position or direction; in front of others.

   devant, en tête

   • The road ahead is clear of traffic.
   • She is ahead of the competition in the race.
   • Look ahead to see what's coming.

   Synonymesfirstin frontleadingout front

   Antonymesbehind

2. In advance or beforehandB1formal

   Done or planned before the usual time; in preparation.

   À l'avance, par anticipation

   • They planned ahead for the busy season.
   • Work ahead to finish early.
   • He paid ahead for the next month's rent.

   Synonymesbeforehandearlyin advancepreviously

   Antonymesafterbehind

3. Leading or winningB1informal

   In a position of advantage or superiority.

   En tête, en position de leader

   • The team is ahead by two points.
   • She is ahead in the polls.
   • Our company is ahead of the market trends.

   Synonymesin frontin the leadleadingout frontwinning

   Antonymesbehindtrailing

• Adverbe signifiant « devant » ou « à l'avance ». Utilisé pour décrire une position, une direction ou un moment, par exemple un mouvement vers l'avant ou une planification préalable.

An adverb meaning "in front" or "in advance." It is used to describe position, direction, or time, such as moving forward or planning beforehand.

1. In front or forwardA2formal

   In a forward direction; in front of something or someone.

   devant, en avant

   • She walked ahead of the group.
   • The car pulled ahead in the race.
   • Look ahead to see what's coming.

   Synonymesbeforeforwardin frontonwardonwards

   Antonymesbackbehind

2. In advance or beforehandB1formal

   Before the present time; in preparation.

   à l'avance

   • Plan ahead for the holidays.
   • He paid the bill ahead of time.
   • Think ahead about your career goals.

   Synonymesahead of timebeforebeforehandin advance

3. Leading positionB1informal

   In a position of advantage or progress.

   en tête, en position d'avance

   • Our team is ahead by two points.
   • She is ahead of schedule with her work.
   • The company is ahead of its competitors.

   Synonymesin frontin the leadleadingout front

   Antonymesbehind