French word

antérieur

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃teʁjœʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprevious

Example

Mon emploi antérieur était plus proche de chez moi.

My previous job was closer to home.

Illustration for antérieur (previous)

More examples

Un événement antérieur a influencé la décision.

A preceding event influenced the decision.

Core concept

A reference point set on the earlier side of a timeline or sequence.

Common phrases

  • emploi antérieur

    previous employment

  • événement antérieur

    preceding event

  • antérieur à

    earlier than ___

Similar words

précédent: Coming directly before another item in order or time.
ancien: Previously held or existing in an earlier state or role.

Definition in French

Qualifie ce qui précède dans l'ordre ou dans le temps par rapport à une autre chose.

Word origin

The French adjective antérieur continues Latin anterior, the comparative of ante, and retains its sense of being before something else.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is antérieure, with agreement in writing and a different final vowel sound from masculine antérieur.

Other meanings

  • anterioradjective

Opposites

  • postérieurfollowingadjective
  • ultérieursubsequentadjective

Related words

  • antérioritéanterioritynoun
  • antérieurementearlieradverb

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