être aux premières loges

French

Etymology

From opera and theater; the premières loges are the places closest to the scene.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛtʁ o pʁə.mjɛʁ lɔʒ/
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Verb

être aux premières loges

  1. (figuratively) to have a ringside seat, a box seat
    être aux premières loges pour assister à quelque chose ― to be well placed to see something, to be in the best position to witness something

Usage notes

Also used with se trouver.

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