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early

/ˈɜːli/

/ˈɜrli/

early ripening

Translations

earlyadjective

earlier

Comp.

earliest

Super.

/ˈɜːli/

/ˈɜrli/

précoce

The early signs of spring appeared in March.

Les signes précoces du printemps sont apparus en mars.

Additional translations

premierAu sens de « des premières parties, du début ». S’emploie souvent au pluriel selon le contexte.

Synonyms

ahead of time

Antonyms

earlyadverb

/ˈɜːli/

/ˈɜrli/

tôt

She arrived early to the concert.

Elle est arrivée tôt au concert.

Additional translations

de bonne heureSurtout pour parler du matin ou d’une habitude.

Synonyms

prematurely

ahead of time

too soon

in advance

beforehand

Antonyms

late

earlynoun

earlies

/ˈɜːli/

/ˈɜrli/

primeurAgriculture ; variété ou récolte précoce.

We dug up the earlies in June and sold them at the farmers' market.

Nous avons récolté les primeurs en juin et les avons vendues au marché des producteurs.

Synonyms

earliness

first stage

early stage

Definitions

earlyadjective

Happening or done before the usual or expected time.

She arrived early to the meeting to prepare her presentation.

Belonging to the initial stage of a period, process, or series.

The early chapters of the book set the stage for the main plot.

Occurring near the beginning of a particular time period or era.

The early 20th century saw significant technological advancements.

earlyadverb

At or near the beginning of a period of time, event, or process.

She arrived early to secure a good seat for the concert.

Before the expected or usual time.

He finished the project early and had time to relax.

In the early part of the day.

I like to wake up early to enjoy the quiet morning hours.

earlynoun

An early-ripening variety of a crop, especially potatoes, harvested before the main season.

We dug up the earlies in June and sold them at the farmers' market.