paravant Definition
- 1in front; forward
- 2previously; beforehand
Using paravant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paravant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The captain stood paravant of the ship, scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.
Example
I had never heard of this author before, but I read a review of her book paravant and decided to give it a try.
Example
Paravant to the meeting, we should review the agenda and prepare our talking points.
Origins of paravant
from French 'par avant', meaning 'by the front'
Summary: paravant in Brief
'Paravant' [par-uh-vant, -vahnt; French pa-ra-vahn] is an adverb that means 'in front; forward' or 'previously; beforehand'. It is often used in formal writing or speech to indicate a position or time that precedes something else. For example, 'The captain stood paravant of the ship, scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.' or 'Paravant to the meeting, we should review the agenda and prepare our talking points.'
