En tout premier lieu
Example: En tout premier lieu, il faut écouter attentivement.
Definition
"En tout premier lieu" is a French expression used to emphasize the very first priority or action that must be taken. It means 'first and foremost' or 'in the first place,' indicating the initial point of importance in a sequence of events or arguments.
Etymology
The expression "En tout premier lieu" comes from French, where 'en' means 'in,' 'tout' means 'all' or 'entirely,' 'premier' means 'first,' and 'lieu' means 'place.' Together, they literally translate to 'in the very first place.' Did you know this phrase is often used to highlight the utmost importance of the initial step or consideration in conversations or writings?
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