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premier

English translation of premier

first

The word 'premier' translates to 'first' in English. In French, 'premier' is an adjective used to describe a noun that comes first in order or superiority. It is used similarly to the English word 'first', such as in the phrase 'premier jour' which means 'first day'.


Example sentences using: premier

Peux-tu te rappeler de ton premier baiser?

English translation of Peux-tu te rappeler de ton premier baiser?

Can you remember your first kiss?

This phrase delivers a nostalgic or curious sentiment where 'premier' translates to 'first'.

C'est mon premier jour à l'école.

English translation of C'est mon premier jour à l'école.

It's my first day at school.

This phrase is often used by students to refer to their initial day or beginning at school, where 'premier' translates to 'first'.

Elle a terminé premier à la compétition.

English translation of Elle a terminé premier à la compétition.

She finished first in the competition.

A common phrase used in competitive environments to indicate the person who had the best performance, in this case, 'premier' means 'first'.

Mon premier amour ne s'oublie jamais.

English translation of Mon premier amour ne s'oublie jamais.

My first love is never forgotten.

An emotional phrase expressing that one's initial or 'premier' love is always remembered.

C'est mon premier travail en France.

English translation of C'est mon premier travail en France.

This is my first job in France.

This sentiment is often expressed by people mentioning their initial employment or 'premier' job in France.

Je suis le premier de ma famille à aller à l'université.

English translation of Je suis le premier de ma famille à aller à l'université.

I am the first in my family to go to university.

This phrase indicates that the speaker is the first or 'premier' person in their family to attend a university.

Le Premier ministre a donné un discours hier.

English translation of Le Premier ministre a donné un discours hier.

The Prime Minister gave a speech yesterday.

In this context, 'Premier' is a title which means 'Prime'. The Prime Minister is the head of a government.

J'ai acheté mon premier appartement.

English translation of J'ai acheté mon premier appartement.

I bought my first apartment.

A phrase often used in real estate to signify the 'premier' or first property someone owns.

L'équipe a marqué le premier but du match.

English translation of L'équipe a marqué le premier but du match.

The team scored the first goal of the match.

This phrase is used in a sporting context, where 'premier' is used to describe the first goal of a game.

La première neige de l'année est toujours spéciale.

English translation of La première neige de l'année est toujours spéciale.

The first snow of the year is always special.

This phrase uses 'première', the feminine form of 'premier', to describe the first or initial snowfall of a year.

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