predecessor

• Nom qui désigne une personne qui a occupé un poste ou une fonction avant le titulaire actuel, ou une chose ou un concept qui a précédé un autre dans le temps ou dans une séquence.

A noun referring to a person who held a position or office before the current holder, or an object or concept that came before another in time or sequence.

1. Person who held a position beforeB2formal

   A person who held a job or position before the current holder.

   prédécesseur (titulaire antérieur)

   • The new CEO learned from the mistakes of her predecessor.
   • His predecessor in the role retired after 30 years of service.
   • The president praised the work of his predecessor.

   Synonymesantecedentforerunnerprecursor

   Antonymessuccessor

2. Thing that came beforeB2formal

   An object, system, or concept that was replaced by a newer version.

   prédécesseur (chose qui précède)

   • The iPhone 15 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor.
   • This bridge was built on the site of its wooden predecessor.
   • The new software has more features than its predecessor.

   Synonymesantecedentforerunnerprecursor

   Antonymessuccessor