first time
fɜːrst taɪm
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Definition of first time - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
eventsinitial occurrence of an event or experience
  • Her excitement during the first time she rode a bike was unforgettable..
debut inauguration initiation
2.
experienceUSinitial experience of sexual intercourseUS
  • She was nervous about her first time.
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Expressions with first time

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expresses that something can happen for the first time ever
There's a first time for everything, so don't worry about failing.
never done or experienced before
She traveled abroad for the first time last year.
state of having done something before
This is not my first time.
the initial occurrence or experience of something
He failed the test the first time around.
done correctly on the first attempt without mistakes
We need a right first time approach in our work.
done correctly on the initial attempt without mistakes
We need a right the first time solution.

Terms with first time included in their meaning

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new finding
find or learn something for the first time
order
first in time, order, or importance
time
the time when light first appears in the morning
initial sighting
the first time someone or something is seen
social interaction
initial perception when meeting someone for the first time
weapons
first time a gun or weapon is fired
repeat event
occasion when something happens again after the first time
ballroom dance
dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat

Examples of first time in a sentence

  • Her first time on stage was a nerve-wracking experience.
  • His first time was a memorable experience.
  • They talked openly about their first time.

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  1. French:première fois, ...
  2. German:erstes Mal, ...
  3. Italian:prima volta, ...
  4. Spanish:primera vez, ...
  5. Portuguese:estreia, primeira experiência, ...
  6. Chinese:第一次, 初体验, ...
  7. Japanese:初めて, 初体験, ...
  8. Arabic:المَرَّة الأُولى, التجربة الأولى, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּעַם רִאשׁוֹנָה, פַּעַם רִאשׁוֹנָה, ...
  10. Russian:первый раз, первый опыт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перший раз, ...
  12. Hindi:पहली बार, पहला अनुभव, ...
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