No. 50 in French
première
"Première" means "first" or "premiere" (as in a debut event) in English.
In a sentence
C'est la première fois que je visite Paris.
This is the first time I am visiting Paris.
Here, 'première' functions as an adjective modifying the noun 'fois' which means 'time', indicating its order as the first occurrence of the action.
Elle est toujours la première à arriver au travail.
She is always the first to arrive at work.
In this sentence, 'première' is used as a gendered adjective (feminine singular) that describes 'elle' (feminine singular)—pointing out her precedence in time or order.
Le film était une première mondiale.
The movie was a world premiere.
In this context, 'première' serves as a noun referring to the first presentation or debut of the film, often used in artistic or entertainment contexts.
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