A1 Idiom خنثی

Être en avance

To be early

معنی

To arrive or do something before the expected or scheduled time.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'quart d'heure de politesse' means you should arrive 15 minutes late to a social dinner, so being 'en avance' is actually discouraged. Punctuality is extremely strict. Being 'en avance' is seen as a sign of great respect and reliability. Business culture is very North American; being 'en avance' for a meeting is expected and appreciated. Social time is more flexible, but formal administration and business increasingly value being 'en avance'.

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The 'De' Rule

Always use 'de' when specifying the amount of time you are early. 'En avance de 5 minutes'.

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Avoid 'Je suis tôt'

This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: People are never 'tôt', they are 'en avance'.

معنی

To arrive or do something before the expected or scheduled time.

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The 'De' Rule

Always use 'de' when specifying the amount of time you are early. 'En avance de 5 minutes'.

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Avoid 'Je suis tôt'

This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: People are never 'tôt', they are 'en avance'.

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Dinner Party Rule

In France, being 'en avance' for a home dinner is often considered a bit awkward for the host.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'être en avance'.

Nous _______ de dix minutes pour le film.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sommes en avance

We use 'être' + 'en avance' + 'de' [time].

Which sentence is correct for 'I arrived early at the station'?

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je suis en avance à la gare.

'En avance' is used for punctuality relative to a schedule.

Match the French phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ahead of his/her time | 5 minutes early | To arrive early | To get a head start

These are common variations of the core phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Le train part à 14h. B: Il est 13h30. Nous ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sommes en avance

Since it's 30 minutes before departure, they are early.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You finished your homework on Monday, but it's due on Friday.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je suis en avance.

You are ahead of the deadline.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

En Avance vs Tôt

En Avance
Appointments Rendez-vous
Trains Trains
Tôt
Morning Le matin
Early stages Début

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'être en avance'. جای خالی A1

Nous _______ de dix minutes pour le film.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sommes en avance

We use 'être' + 'en avance' + 'de' [time].

Which sentence is correct for 'I arrived early at the station'? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je suis en avance à la gare.

'En avance' is used for punctuality relative to a schedule.

Match the French phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ahead of his/her time | 5 minutes early | To arrive early | To get a head start

These are common variations of the core phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Le train part à 14h. B: Il est 13h30. Nous ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sommes en avance

Since it's 30 minutes before departure, they are early.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You finished your homework on Monday, but it's due on Friday.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je suis en avance.

You are ahead of the deadline.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

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No, you should say 'Je me suis levé tôt'. Use 'en avance' only if you had an appointment.

The opposite is 'être en retard' (to be late).

It is always 'en avance'. No article is used in this fixed phrase.

Yes, you can say 'Le projet est en avance sur le planning'.

Say 'Je suis en avance de dix minutes'.

It is neutral. It can be used in any context, from slang to formal business.

It means someone has ideas or a style that is more advanced than the current era.

Yes, 'arriver en avance' is very common and focuses on the arrival.

In business, yes. In social life, it depends on the region and the event.

In this phrase, no. It is always 'en avance'.

عبارات مرتبط

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À l'heure

contrast

On time

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En retard

contrast

Late

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De bonne heure

similar

Early (in the day)

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Prendre de l'avance

builds on

To get a head start

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En avance sur son temps

specialized form

Ahead of one's time

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