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No. 9,363 in French

devancière

"Devancière" means "predecessor" in English.

In a sentence

  • Marie Curie est une devancière dans le domaine de la science.

    Marie Curie is a forerunner in the field of science.

    Here, 'devancière' is used to describe someone who has broken new ground or led the way in a particular field, emphasizing innovation and pioneering work.

  • Cette voiture est la devancière du modèle actuel.

    This car is the predecessor of the current model.

    In this sentence, 'devancière' refers to something that came before others in a sequence, specifically an earlier version of a product.

  • Dans cette compétition, elle est une véritable devancière en raison de ses performances exceptionnelles.

    In this competition, she is truly a front-runner due to her exceptional performance.

    Here, 'devancière' signifies being ahead or leading in a competitive context, showcasing excellence or advanced standing.

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