Translation of "previous" in French

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/ˈpriːviəs/

Translations

previousadverb

Informal British usage meaning 'before; previously'

auparavantS’emploie surtout en anglais britannique familier au sens de « avant maintenant ».

I should have told you previous, but I forgot.

J’aurais dû vous le dire auparavant, mais j’ai oublié.

Additional translations

précédemmentPlus soutenu que « auparavant ».

Synonyms

earlier on

previousadjective

more previous

Comp.

most previous

Super.

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She referred to her previous job during the interview.

Elle a parlé de son précédent emploi pendant l’entretien.

prématuréSens familier britannique : dit d’une remarque ou d’une action faite trop tôt, trop vite.

I was a bit previous in making that announcement.

J’ai été un peu prématuré en faisant cette annonce.

Additional translations

antérieurS’emploie surtout dans un registre plus soutenu ou administratif.

Synonyms

Antonyms

previousnoun

previouses

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British informal, chiefly police slang; used to mean 'previous convictions'.

antécédentsS’emploie surtout au pluriel, dans le sens de passé judiciaire ou antécédents criminels.

The suspect was released because he had no previous.

Le suspect a été remis en liberté parce qu’il n’avait pas d’antécédents.

Synonyms

Definitions

previousadverb

At an earlier time; before now (informal, chiefly British).

I should have told you previous, but I forgot.

previousadjective

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

She referred to her previous job during the interview.

Acting or occurring too soon; premature, hasty (informal).

I was a bit previous in making that announcement.

previousnoun

A record of prior convictions; previous criminal history (British informal, uncountable).

The suspect was released because he had no previous.