No. 11,119 in French
primo
"Primo" is an informal term in French meaning "firstly" or "first of all."
In a sentence
Primo, il faut comprendre les bases.
First, we must understand the basics.
Here, 'primo' introduces a first point or step in reasoning or explanation, indicating sequence.
Il a été primo vacciné contre la grippe.
He was first vaccinated against the flu.
In this case, 'primo' describes the initial occurrence of the vaccination procedure, indicating priority or occurrence in time.
Primo, ce choix est le plus économique.
Firstly, this choice is the most economical.
Again, 'primo' is used as an introductory word to start the list of reasons or arguments, emphasizing the sequence.
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