en avant
forward
The word 'en avant' is used in French similar to how 'forward' is used in English. It can indicate directional movement, progress, or advancement. In sentences, it often follows verbs such as 'aller' (to go) or 'marcher' (to walk). For example, 'Allons en avant' means 'Let's go forward.'
Example sentences using: en avant
Nous devons toujours aller en avant dans la vie.
We must always go forward in life.
This sentence suggests that we should continuously progress in life, as 'aller en avant' means 'to go forward'.
En avant, les amis ! Il est temps d'avancer.
Forward, friends! It's time to move on.
This expression is an encouragement to move forward. 'En avant, les amis !' can be used when prompting a group of friends to start a journey or action.
Il a fait un pas en avant pour défendre ses droits.
He took a step forward to defend his rights.
The phrase 'un pas en avant' is translated as 'a step forward' and is used to signify progress or movement towards a goal or objective, in this case, the defense of his rights.