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first (in order)
earliest
primary
C'est la première fois que j'essaie ce nouveau resto.
It's the first time I'm trying this new restaurant.
the penultimate year of French lycée (approx. 11th grade)
Elle est en première cette année au lycée.
She's in Première (11th grade) this year at high school.
opening night; premiere (first public performance or screening)
La première du film aura lieu jeudi soir.
The film's premiere will take place Thursday evening.
first gear (in a vehicle)
Il est passé en première pour démarrer en côte.
He shifted into first gear to start on the hill.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Première means "first" and is the feminine singular form of the adjective "premier." It can also function as a noun in specific contexts.
USAGE
As an adjective, it agrees with feminine nouns: "la première fois" (the first time), "la première page" (the first page). As a noun, "une première" refers to a "premiere" (of a film/play) or the "first year" of high school/college.
TRAPS
Remember it's the *feminine* form; use "premier" for masculine nouns. It's also singular; for plural feminine, use "premières." Don't confuse with "un premier" (a first one/a starter).