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avancée

advance, progress

noun ah-vahn-SEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

projection, overhang (architecture)

Usage Note

avancée is the noun form of the past participle of avancer. It most commonly means a breakthrough or step forward (une avancée scientifique = a scientific advance). In architecture it also denotes a projecting element like an overhang or a headland. Do not confuse with une avance (a lead, or money advanced).

Examples

"C'est une avancée majeure pour la recherche."

Natural Translation

It is a major advance for research.

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