d'abord
Meanings
Adverb
1. first, at first, right away
2. primarily
3. for one thing
4. Used to add annoyed emphasis, particularly to a refusal
5. immediately (archaic or regional, archaic)
6. in that case, then, if that is so (Quebec)
Examples175
D'abord, pourquoi tu es toujours ici?
In that case, why are you still here?
J'irai pas d'abord!
I won't go then!
Okay, d'abord.
Okay, then.
D'abord, parlons de Tom.
First, let's talk about Tom.
Je dois lui parler d'abord.
I need to talk to him first.
Je veux d'abord lui parler.
I want to talk to her first.