to do something before someone else does
faire quelque chose avant que quelqu'un d'autre (faire quelque chose avant que quelqu'un d'autre)
"He beat me to the punch by applying for the job first."
"Il m'a devancé en postulant pour le poste en premier." (Il ma devance en postulant pour le poste en premier.)
to be extremely jealous or angry with someone
to be as close as family members
a person who provides strong support or comfort
the future will reveal the outcome
To follow rules or policies strictly, often without question...
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically