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advance

UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
advance along
advance up

Translations

advancenoun
advances
pl
UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
The advance of technology has transformed the way we communicate.
L'avancée technologique a transformé notre façon de communiquer.
The advance of technology has transformed the way we communicate.
Les progrès technologiques ont transformé notre façon de communiquer.
avancepaiement effectué avant l'échéance
The author received an advance from the publisher to start writing the book.
L'auteur a reçu une avance de l'éditeur pour commencer à écrire le livre.
avancemouvement vers l'avant, surtout dans un contexte militaire
The army's advance was halted by the enemy's strong defense.
L'avance de l'armée a été stoppée par la forte défense ennemie.
avancessouvent au pluriel pour une démarche amoureuse ou sexuelle
She rejected his advances.
Elle a rejeté ses avances.
There was a sharp advance in oil prices after the announcement.
Il y a eu une forte hausse des prix du pétrole après l'annonce.
Additional translations
acompteversement partiel
augmentation
Synonyms
progress
improvement
development
gain
headway
promotion
forward movement
advanceverb
advanced
Past Simple
advanced
Past Participle
advancing
Gerund
UK
/ədˈvɑːns/
US
/ədˈvæns/
The troops advanced towards the enemy lines.
Les troupes ont avancé vers les lignes ennemies.
She advanced quickly in her career due to her hard work.
Elle a progressé rapidement dans sa carrière grâce à son travail acharné.
avancerpour une idée, une théorie ou un plan
He advanced a new theory about the origins of the universe.
Il a avancé une nouvelle théorie sur les origines de l'univers.
avancerpour une date ou une réunion, au sens de la rendre plus tôt
They decided to advance the meeting to Monday instead of Wednesday.
Ils ont décidé d'avancer la réunion à lundi au lieu de mercredi.
avancerpour un projet, une recherche ou une idée
The new funding will advance the research project significantly.
Les nouveaux financements feront avancer considérablement le projet de recherche.
Additional translations
avanceren parlant d'une somme d'argent
promouvoirpour une personne, au sens de faire monter en grade
Synonyms
progress
proceed
move forward
forge ahead
advance forward
promote
enhance
improve
Antonyms
retreat
recede
withdraw
advanceadjective
more advance
Comp.
most advance
Super.
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., advance notice) meaning ‘done, given, or supplied beforehand’
Please give us advance notice if you are unable to attend.
Veuillez nous donner un avis préalable si vous ne pouvez pas venir.
Additional translations
anticipénotamment pour un paiement

Definitions

advancenoun
A forward movement or progress in development.
The advance of technology has transformed the way we communicate.
A sum of money paid before it is due or for work that is yet to be completed.
The author received an advance from the publisher to start writing the book.
A forward movement by a group of people, especially an army.
The army's advance was halted by the enemy's strong defense.
An approach made to someone, typically with the aim of initiating a romantic or sexual relationship.
She was uncomfortable with his persistent advances at the party.
An increase in price or value of a commodity, security, or other item.
There was a sharp advance in oil prices after the announcement.
advanceverb
To move forward in a purposeful way.
The troops advanced towards the enemy lines.
To make progress or develop in a particular area.
She advanced quickly in her career due to her hard work.
To lend money to someone, typically as a loan or payment before it is due.
The company advanced him a month's salary to help with his relocation expenses.
To propose or suggest an idea, theory, or plan for consideration.
He advanced a new theory about the origins of the universe.
To change the time or date of an event to an earlier one.
They decided to advance the meeting to Monday instead of Wednesday.
To cause something or someone to move forward, develop, or be promoted.
The new funding will advance the research project significantly.
advanceadjective
Done, sent, or supplied beforehand; prior.
Please give us advance notice if you are unable to attend.
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