Avant

/ævɑ̃ː/
adjective

Something that is innovative or new in a way that is ahead of current mainstream trends.

His avant thinking resulted in groundbreaking designs.
Visual representation of "avant" - Something that is innovative or new in a way that is ahead of current mainstream trends.

Often appears as...

  • avant art
  • avant style
preposition

In French, means 'before' or 'in front of', used in contexts of time and space.

Avant le déjeuner, je vais me promener dans le parc.
Visual representation of "avant" - In French, means 'before' or 'in front of', used in contexts of time and space.

Often appears as...

  • avant le déjeuner
  • avant la fin
noun

The front part of something.

The enemies are attacking from the avant.
Visual representation of "avant" - The front part of something.

Often appears as...

  • attack from the avant
  • defend the avant

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adjective

Something that is innovative or new in a way that is ahead of current mainstream trends.

His avant thinking resulted in groundbreaking designs.
Visual representation of "avant" - Something that is innovative or new in a way that is ahead of current mainstream trends.

Often appears as...

  • avant art
  • avant style
preposition

In French, means 'before' or 'in front of', used in contexts of time and space.

Avant le déjeuner, je vais me promener dans le parc.
Visual representation of "avant" - In French, means 'before' or 'in front of', used in contexts of time and space.

Often appears as...

  • avant le déjeuner
  • avant la fin
noun

The front part of something.

The enemies are attacking from the avant.
Visual representation of "avant" - The front part of something.

Often appears as...

  • attack from the avant
  • defend the avant

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Cultural Edge

Often signifies a forward-thinking or experimental approach especially in arts and design.

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Her avant fashion show challenged traditional concepts.
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Creative Context

Mostly used in creative fields to describe cutting-edge or ahead-of-its-time qualities.

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The gallery features avant works from new artists.
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Modern Only

Used in contexts where modernity and innovation are valued, not in traditional settings.

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His avant techniques may not be accepted in classic ballet.
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Cultural Edge

Often signifies a forward-thinking or experimental approach especially in arts and design.

Illustration for Cultural Edge
Her avant fashion show challenged traditional concepts.
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Creative Context

Mostly used in creative fields to describe cutting-edge or ahead-of-its-time qualities.

Illustration for Creative Context
The gallery features avant works from new artists.
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Modern Only

Used in contexts where modernity and innovation are valued, not in traditional settings.

Illustration for Modern Only
His avant techniques may not be accepted in classic ballet.
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Cultural Edge

Often signifies a forward-thinking or experimental approach especially in arts and design.

Illustration for Cultural Edge
Her avant fashion show challenged traditional concepts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Creative Context

Mostly used in creative fields to describe cutting-edge or ahead-of-its-time qualities.

Illustration for Creative Context
The gallery features avant works from new artists.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Modern Only

Used in contexts where modernity and innovation are valued, not in traditional settings.

Illustration for Modern Only
His avant techniques may not be accepted in classic ballet.
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Quote examples

Ryan Kavanaugh

American Producer

Israel is a wonderful place to be an artist - a place where imagination flourishes. Israeli culture is refreshingly avant garde - making films, music, performance art and visual art that continues to push the envelope, inspire and empower.
Portrait of Ryan Kavanaugh

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Jane Badler

American Actress

Most of my avant garde fashion is saved for my videos and for the stage. In real life, I tend towards a classy, black Goth look. I love black, a few sparkles, false eyelashes and boots. But when I perform, I love fantasy and props.
Portrait of Jane Badler

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Adam West

American Actor

Crummy pictures, live appearances, circuses, avant garde theater, dinner theater. I've done it all. I've been shot out of cannons. I know what the people want. I'm out there with the people.
Portrait of Adam West

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Sheila Heti

Canadian Writer

Only in our failures are we absolutely alone. Only in the pursuit of failure can a person really be free. Losers may be the avant garde of the modern age.
Portrait of Sheila Heti

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Jonathan Miller

British Entertainer

The burden of the past is only, I think, oppressive when you've got to go on the experience of the avant garde.
Portrait of Jonathan Miller

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Ennio Morricone

Italian Composer

My more risky or avant garde music is not that well known to a wider audience, but I wish it was.
Portrait of Ennio Morricone

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Kamasi Washington

American Musician

My dad was really into avant garde jazz: Archie Shepp, John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders.
Portrait of Kamasi Washington

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Krzysztof Penderecki

Polish Composer

I have always had an audience for my music, even in the very avant garde, crazy times.
Portrait of Krzysztof Penderecki

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Amor Towles

American Novelist

I love 19th-century Russian literature, the avant garde, the Soviet period.
Portrait of Amor Towles

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Michael Graves

American Architect

The avant garde is so narcissistic.
Portrait of Michael Graves

Quote examples

Ryan Kavanaugh

American Producer

Israel is a wonderful place to be an artist - a place where imagination flourishes. Israeli culture is refreshingly avant garde - making films, music, performance art and visual art that continues to push the envelope, inspire and empower.
Portrait of Ryan Kavanaugh

Quote examples

Jane Badler

American Actress

Most of my avant garde fashion is saved for my videos and for the stage. In real life, I tend towards a classy, black Goth look. I love black, a few sparkles, false eyelashes and boots. But when I perform, I love fantasy and props.
Portrait of Jane Badler

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Adam West

American Actor

Crummy pictures, live appearances, circuses, avant garde theater, dinner theater. I've done it all. I've been shot out of cannons. I know what the people want. I'm out there with the people.
Portrait of Adam West

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Sheila Heti

Canadian Writer

Only in our failures are we absolutely alone. Only in the pursuit of failure can a person really be free. Losers may be the avant garde of the modern age.
Portrait of Sheila Heti

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Jonathan Miller

British Entertainer

The burden of the past is only, I think, oppressive when you've got to go on the experience of the avant garde.
Portrait of Jonathan Miller

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Ennio Morricone

Italian Composer

My more risky or avant garde music is not that well known to a wider audience, but I wish it was.
Portrait of Ennio Morricone

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Kamasi Washington

American Musician

My dad was really into avant garde jazz: Archie Shepp, John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders.
Portrait of Kamasi Washington

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Krzysztof Penderecki

Polish Composer

I have always had an audience for my music, even in the very avant garde, crazy times.
Portrait of Krzysztof Penderecki

Quote examples

Amor Towles

American Novelist

I love 19th-century Russian literature, the avant garde, the Soviet period.
Portrait of Amor Towles

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Michael Graves

American Architect

The avant garde is so narcissistic.
Portrait of Michael Graves
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