What does d'abord in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word d'abord in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use d'abord in French.

The word d'abord in French means first, first, to start with, for a start, so there, first of all. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word d'abord

first

adverbe (en premier lieu)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il faut d'abord éplucher les légumes, puis les cuisiner.
First, you need to peel the vegetables, then you cook them.

first

adverbe (avant)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
J'ai envie d'aller jouer, mais d'abord il faut que je finisse mes devoirs.
I want to go and play, but first I have to finish my homework.

to start with, for a start

interjection (et puis)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Et d'abord, moi je n'y connais rien !
To start with (or: For a start), I'm clueless about it!

so there

interjection (expression enfantine)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Et je te parle plus, d'abord !
I'm not talking to you anymore, so there!

first of all

locution adverbiale (en premier lieu)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tout d'abord, j'aimerais remercier mes parents, qui m'ont soutenu dans mes choix...

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