A1 Expression ニュートラル

Avant

Before

意味

Used to indicate a time preceding another event.

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文化的背景

The 'Apéritif' is a crucial social moment 'avant le dîner'. It's not just a drink; it's a transition from work to social life. In Quebec, 'avant' is used similarly, but you might hear 'en avant' used more frequently in driving contexts for 'forward'. Being 'en avance' (early) is respected, but being exactly on time is the standard. Arriving 'avant' the boss is often seen as a sign of zeal. The 'Avant-garde' movement started in France, emphasizing the role of the artist as someone who sees 'before' others.

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The 'De' Rule

Always remember 'avant de' before a verb. 'Avant manger' is a very common beginner mistake.

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Liaison

Pronounce the 't' in 'avant' if the next word starts with a vowel, like 'avant-hier'.

意味

Used to indicate a time preceding another event.

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The 'De' Rule

Always remember 'avant de' before a verb. 'Avant manger' is a very common beginner mistake.

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Liaison

Pronounce the 't' in 'avant' if the next word starts with a vowel, like 'avant-hier'.

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Nostalgia

Saying 'C'était mieux avant' is a very common French expression of nostalgia.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with 'avant' or 'avant de'.

Je me brosse les dents _______ dormir.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: avant de

We use 'avant de' because it is followed by an infinitive verb (dormir).

Choose the correct word for the physical location.

La voiture est arrêtée _______ la maison.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: devant

For physical location (in front of), we use 'devant'.

Match the French phrase to its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Before dinner, Before eating, Forward, Previously

These are the four most common forms of the word.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tu viens au ciné ? B: Oui, mais je dois finir mes devoirs _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: avant

The speaker needs to finish homework *before* going to the cinema.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Avant vs Devant

Avant (Time)
Avant le film Before the movie
Devant (Space)
Devant le cinéma In front of the cinema

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with 'avant' or 'avant de'. Fill Blank A1

Je me brosse les dents _______ dormir.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: avant de

We use 'avant de' because it is followed by an infinitive verb (dormir).

Choose the correct word for the physical location. Choose A1

La voiture est arrêtée _______ la maison.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: devant

For physical location (in front of), we use 'devant'.

Match the French phrase to its English translation. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Before dinner, Before eating, Forward, Previously

These are the four most common forms of the word.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Tu viens au ciné ? B: Oui, mais je dois finir mes devoirs _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: avant

The speaker needs to finish homework *before* going to the cinema.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, that is 'devant'. 'Avant' is strictly for time or order.

'Avant' is a preposition (needs a noun/verb), 'auparavant' is an adverb (stands alone).

Only if a verb follows. If a noun follows, just use 'avant'.

No, it's neutral and used in all situations.

Use the compound word 'avant-hier'.

Yes, in the phrase 'en avant'.

The opposite is 'après' (after).

It's called the 'ne explétif'. It's formal and doesn't change the meaning to negative.

Yes, it means 'before me' in time or sequence.

Yes, 'les avants' refers to the forwards in rugby or soccer.

関連フレーズ

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avant-hier

similar

the day before yesterday

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en avant

specialized form

forward / ahead

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auparavant

synonym

previously

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avant-propos

builds on

foreword / preface

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d'avant-guerre

specialized form

pre-war

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