ahead of time

• Locution idiomatique signifiant plus tôt que prévu, planifié ou nécessaire ; à l'avance, en anticipant.

An idiomatic expression meaning earlier than expected, scheduled, or necessary; in advance.

1. Before the scheduled timeB1formal

   Earlier than the expected or planned time.

   en avance sur l'horaire prévu

   • She finished her work ahead of time.
   • The train arrived ahead of time.
   • We need to prepare the documents ahead of time.

2. In advanceB1formal

   Done or prepared before something happens.

   à l'avance

   • Please let me know ahead of time if you can't come.
   • He booked the tickets ahead of time to avoid the rush.
   • The team planned the event ahead of time.