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.