upfront

• Se dit d'une personne qui est honnête, directe et transparente dans ses actions ou sa communication, sans détour ni cachotterie.

Describes someone who is honest, direct, and open in their dealings or communication.

1. Frank and honestB2informal

   Open, direct, and straightforward in communication or behavior.

   franc et direct

   • She was upfront about her intentions from the start.
   • I appreciate that you are being upfront with me about the problem.
   • He gave an upfront explanation of the costs involved.

   Synonymescandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokenstraightforward

   Antonymescageydeceptivedishonestevasiveguardedindirectinsincerereservedsecretiveshiftyslyuntruthful

2. Paid in advanceB2informal

   Relating to payment made at the beginning of a transaction or service.

   Payé d'avance

   • The landlord requires an upfront deposit before moving in.
   • We need to pay the fee upfront to secure the booking.
   • The company asked for an upfront payment for the custom order.

   Synonymesadvanceprepaidprepayment

   Antonymesafterpostpaid