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• Dirigé ou se déplaçant vers l'avant ; également utilisé pour décrire une personne qui se comporte avec audace ou de manière trop familière.

Directed or moving ahead; also used to describe someone who is bold or overly familiar in manner.

1. DirectionalA2formal

   Directed or moving toward the front or a point ahead.

   dirigé vers l'avant

   • The forward movement of the train was smooth.
   • She took a forward step to greet him.
   • The forward position on the team requires speed.

   Synonymesaheadfrontalfrontwardonward

   Antonymesbackbackwardrearward

2. Bold or presumptuousB2formal

   Showing a lack of modesty or restraint; overly confident or assertive.

   effronté, présomptueux

   • His forward comment made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She was too forward in asking for a promotion on her first day.
   • The child's forward behavior surprised the guests.

   Synonymesaudaciousboldbrashbrazencheekyfamiliarimpertinentimpudentpresumptuouspushysaucy

   Antonymesbashfuldiffidentmodestreservedretiringshytimid

3. Progressive or advancedB1formal

   Relating to or promoting progress or development.

   Progressif ou avancé

   • The company has a forward approach to technology.
   • He has forward ideas about education reform.
   • This is a forward step in medical research.

   Synonymesadvancedavant-gardeenterprisingforward-lookinginnovativeliberalmodernpioneeringprogressive

   Antonymesbackwardconservativereactionaryregressiveretrograde

• Adverbe signifiant « vers l'avant », « dans la direction où l'on regarde » ou « en avant dans le temps ou le progrès ». Utilisé pour indiquer un mouvement, une direction ou une avancée au sens propre comme au sens figuré.

An adverb meaning 'toward the front,' 'in the direction one is facing,' or 'ahead in time or progress.' It is used to indicate movement, direction, or advancement in both literal and figurative senses.

1. Direction of movementA1formal

   Toward the front or in the direction one is facing.

   Direction de mouvement vers l'avant

   • Please step forward when your name is called.
   • The car moved forward slowly.
   • He leaned forward to hear better.

   Synonymesaheadforthfrontwardfrontwardsonwardonwards

   Antonymesbackwardbackwards

2. Progress or advancementA2formal

   Toward a future time or a more advanced state.

   vers l'avant (progrès)

   • We need to move forward with the project.
   • The technology has come a long way forward.
   • She looked forward to the weekend.

   Synonymesaheadforthfurtheronwardonwards

   Antonymesbackbackward

3. Time referenceB1formal

   Toward a later time or date.

   Référence temporelle future

   • The meeting was moved forward to Monday.
   • From this point forward, we will follow the new rules.
   • The deadline has been pushed forward by two days.

   Synonymesaheadforthfurtheronwardonwards

   Antonymesbackward

• Nom désignant un joueur occupant une position offensive dans certains sports comme le football, le hockey ou le basket-ball, dont le rôle principal est d'attaquer et de marquer des buts ou des points.

A noun referring to a player in a forward position in certain sports, such as football, hockey, or basketball, whose primary role is to attack and score goals.

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1. Attacking playerB1formalsport

   A player in sports like soccer, hockey, or basketball whose primary role is to attack and score goals.

   Attaquant

   • The forward scored the winning goal in the final minute.
   • The team's forwards are known for their speed and agility.
   • He plays as a forward for the national team.

   Synonymesattackerstriker

   Antonymesbackdefendergoalkeeper

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'envoyer quelque chose plus loin, en particulier à un nouveau destinataire ou à un nouveau récepteur.

A verb used to indicate the act of sending something onward, especially to a new destination or recipient.

1. Send onwardB1formal

   To send something (like a letter, email, or package) to a new destination or recipient.

   Faire suivre

   • Please forward this email to the sales department.
   • The post office will forward my mail to my new address.
   • She forwarded the documents to her lawyer.

   Synonymesdispatchpass onredirectrelayremitsendshiptransmit

2. Promote or advanceB2formal

   To help something progress or develop; to advance a cause or plan.

   Promouvoir ou faire progresser

   • The committee worked to forward the goals of the organization.
   • He used his influence to forward the peace negotiations.
   • The new policy will forward economic growth.

   Synonymesaccelerateadvanceaidassistbackboostchampionencourageexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhastenhelppromotepropelsupport

   Antonymesblockdiscouragehamperimpedeobstructopposeretardstiflethwart