This is the 9362nd most frequent French word.
devance
"Devance" means "surpasses," "overtakes," or "is ahead of."
Here, 'devance' illustrates the concept of surpassing or being ahead of others in a characteristic, indicating competition.
Il devance tous ses camarades en vitesse.
He outpaces all his peers in speed.
In this context, 'devance' signifies overtaking or preceding someone in a race or order, emphasizing sequencing.
Elle devance son frère pour atteindre la ligne d'arrivée.
She surpasses her brother in reaching the finish line.
The use of 'devance' here describes exceeding or surpassing expectations or anticipated results, highlighting achievement.