French word

premièrement

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁəmjɛʁmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbfirst

Example

Premièrement, je dois finir mes devoirs avant de sortir.

First, I have to finish my homework before going out.

Illustration for premièrement (first)

More examples

Premièrement, il faut vérifier les informations.

First, the information must be checked.

Core concept

A first labeled item standing at the head of an ordered list.

Common phrases

  • premièrement, il faut

    first, it is necessary to ___

Similar words

d'abord: Signals that an action is done first.
tout d'abord: Introduces the first point in a speech or explanation.
pour commencer: Signals the first step when beginning a discussion or explanation.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une action ou un point vient en premier dans une énumération ou dans un raisonnement.

Word origin

Premièrement combines première, the feminine form of premier, with the adverb-forming suffix -ment; premier ultimately derives from Latin primus.

Usage tips

  • Premièrement is more common in formal writing and organized explanations, while d'abord is often more natural in everyday speech.

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