Translation
first of all, firstly, to start with
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Examples
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First we eat, and then we watch a film.
devoirs, .
I'm going to finish my homework first, then I'm going out.
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First of all, thank you for coming.
is the everyday, spoken way to open a sequence, at home next to ensuite (then) and enfin (finally). It reads more conversational than premièrement, which suits a formal list or an essay plan. Strengthened as tout d'abord, it is the standard way to open a speech or a piece of writing before getting to the main point.
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d'abord: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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