لأول

In a sentence

• لأول مرة، زرت باريس هذا الصيف.

  For the first time, I visited Paris this summer.

  Indicating the first occurrence or experience of an event.

• هو الطالب الذي حصل على المركز الأول في المسابقة.

  He is the student who achieved the first place in the competition.

  Referring to the highest rank or priority.

• لأول وهلة، ظننتُ أنه كان يمزح.

  At first glance, I thought he was joking.

  Pointing to an initial impression or immediate reaction.