a furnishing of a part of something, before the rest is provided, especially money or a payment

I required an advance on my salary at work to bring my child to the doctor.

founi yon pati nan yon bagay, avan ou bay rès la, espesyalman lajan oswa yon pèman

Mwen mande yon avans sou salè mwen nan travay la pou mwen mennen pitit mwen kay doktè.

In advance , ahead of time; beforehand

You must get your tickets in advance.

An Avans, avan lè; alavans

Ou dwe jwenn tikè yo an avans.