adverbLevel A1Haitian Creole

Avan

Translation

  • before, first

Definisyon · Meaning in Haitian Creole

Pi bonè pase yon lòt bagay.

Also written or said: anvan

Examples

avan egzamen an.I’m at peace before the exam.
Wi, machin nan la. Men an n manje avan!Yes, the car is here. But let’s eat first!
N ap avan ansanm pou nou ka fini vit.We are going to before, first together so we can finish quickly.

Learn it in context

Kreyo Lingo A1 · Lesson 3.5Definite Articles: “Nan” and “Yo”

More time & calendar

A lèAn retaAneAnivèsèApre demenAprèAprèmidiAswèAvanyèAvrilBonèDat
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