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- Emphasizes being the absolute first in rank or time.
- Used to highlight a significant lead over others.
- Common in sports, school, and competitive business contexts.
Bedeutung
This phrase is used to describe something that is the very first or the absolute priority. It emphasizes that a person or thing is ahead of everything else in rank, time, or importance.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about a race result
Il est arrivé bien premier, loin devant les autres.
He arrived well first, far ahead of the others.
Discussing school rankings
Dans sa classe, elle est bien première en mathématiques.
In her class, she is well first in mathematics.
Texting a friend about a meeting
Je suis au café, bien premier pour une fois !
I'm at the cafe, well first for once!
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term is deeply rooted in the 'Lumières' (Enlightenment) philosophy, where thinkers defined what rights are essential for a citizen. In Quebec, this phrase is often used when discussing 'biens publics' (public goods) like the French language or hydroelectricity. Often used in the context of community and peace, emphasizing that social harmony is the 'bien premier' before economic growth.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using 'bien premier' instead of 'priorité' makes your French sound more sophisticated and value-driven.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'bien' is masculine. Even if you are a woman talking about your 'first quality', you say 'mon bien premier'.
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- Emphasizes being the absolute first in rank or time.
- Used to highlight a significant lead over others.
- Common in sports, school, and competitive business contexts.
What It Means
Bien premier is a way to say someone or something is at the very top. It adds emphasis to the word premier. It is like saying 'truly first' or 'very first' in English. You use it when being just 'first' isn't enough. It marks a clear distinction of rank or timing. Think of it as the gold medal position with extra shine.
How To Use It
You place it after a noun or use it to describe a state. It often appears when discussing rankings or sequences. You might say someone arrived bien premier at a race. It can also describe a feeling or a priority. It is simple but carries a lot of weight. Use it to show you are impressed by the lead.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to highlight a massive gap. If a runner finishes way ahead of others, they are bien premier. Use it in school when someone has the best grades. It works well in business for a market leader. It is great for storytelling to set the scene. Imagine telling a friend about a long line at a bakery. You got there bien premier before the crowd arrived.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for casual, unordered lists. If you are just listing items, premier is enough. Avoid it in very scientific or dry technical reports. It sounds a bit too descriptive for a math formula. Don't use it if the lead is tiny. If two people finish at the same time, it doesn't fit. It requires a clear, undisputed first place to make sense.
Cultural Background
French culture values excellence and clear hierarchies. Being premier is good, but being bien premier is a point of pride. It reflects the French love for precision in language. It often pops up in sports commentary like the Tour de France. It suggests a level of mastery that others cannot touch. It is a small linguistic 'pat on the back'.
Common Variations
You might hear bien le premier in more specific contexts. Some people use tout premier for 'the very first' in time. In slang, you might hear le boss or le numéro un. However, bien premier remains a classic, clear way to show status. It is a timeless part of the French way of measuring success.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral collocation suitable for most daily interactions. Remember to match gender and number: `bien premier`, `bien première`, `bien premiers`, `bien premières`.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using 'bien premier' instead of 'priorité' makes your French sound more sophisticated and value-driven.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'bien' is masculine. Even if you are a woman talking about your 'first quality', you say 'mon bien premier'.
Beispiele
6Il est arrivé bien premier, loin devant les autres.
He arrived well first, far ahead of the others.
Highlights the physical distance in a competition.
Dans sa classe, elle est bien première en mathématiques.
In her class, she is well first in mathematics.
Shows academic dominance.
Je suis au café, bien premier pour une fois !
I'm at the cafe, well first for once!
Used humorously to note punctuality.
Notre produit reste bien premier sur le marché.
Our product remains well first on the market.
Emphasizes market leadership.
Tu es bien premier pour manger le gâteau !
You are well first to eat the cake!
A playful way to call someone out.
Pour moi, la famille passe bien premier.
For me, family comes well first.
Shows emotional priority.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'Health is the top priority'.
La santé est le ___ ___.
'Le bien premier' is the standard collocation for an absolute priority.
Which sentence is correct for a formal interview?
Comment dire que la famille est très importante ?
This uses the correct masculine noun 'bien' and the adjective 'premier'.
Match the 'bien premier' to the context.
Context: A democracy.
In a democracy, liberty is considered a fundamental 'bien premier'.
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenLa santé est le ___ ___.
'Le bien premier' is the standard collocation for an absolute priority.
Comment dire que la famille est très importante ?
This uses the correct masculine noun 'bien' and the adjective 'premier'.
Context: A democracy.
In a democracy, liberty is considered a fundamental 'bien premier'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenGenerally no. 'Le bien premier' is a fixed masculine noun phrase. If you want a feminine version, use 'la première priorité'.
No, it's a bit too formal for a quick text. Use 'le plus important' or 'ma priorité' instead.
'Tout premier' emphasizes being first in time (the very first). 'Bien premier' emphasizes being first in importance (the top priority).
Verwandte Redewendungen
priorité absolue
synonymAbsolute priority
de première nécessité
builds onOf first necessity (essential)
le tout premier
similarThe very first
