premier

• Qui occupe la première place dans un ordre, un rang ou une hiérarchie ; qui est le plus important, le meilleur ou le plus avancé dans son domaine.

Describes something that is first in status, importance, or quality; foremost or leading.

1. First in rank or importanceB2formal

   Most important, leading, or top-quality.

   Premier en importance ou en rang

   • This is the premier university in the country.
   • She is a premier expert in the field of genetics.
   • The company offers premier customer service.

   Synonymeschieffirstforemostleadingpreeminentprimaryprimeprincipalsupremetop

   Antonymesinferiorlastminorsecondary

2. First in timeC1formal

   Earliest or first in a sequence.

   Premier dans le temps

   • The premier edition of the magazine was published in 1920.
   • This was the premier performance of the new symphony.
   • The premier episode of the series aired last night.

   Synonymesfirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   Antonymesfinallastlatest

• Nom désignant le chef du gouvernement, en particulier dans un pays ou une région, ou une personne occupant le rang ou la fonction le plus élevé.

A noun referring to the head of government in the United Kingdom or the head of state in several other countries.

1. B2formal

   The head of government in some countries, similar to a prime minister.

   Chef de gouvernement

   • The premier addressed the nation on the economic crisis.
   • She was appointed as the new premier of the province.
   • The premier met with foreign diplomats to discuss trade agreements.

2. B2formal

   The person who is head of state in several countries.

   Premier ministre / chef de gouvernement

   • The premier of the country welcomed the foreign delegates.
   • The premier signed the treaty on behalf of the nation.
   • He was elected as the premier in a landslide victory.