C1 adjective Formel

prenumerant

/priːˈnjuːmərənt/

Describing a payment or a person that pays in advance for a service, publication, or product. It is a formal, often archaic term used to signify that financial obligations are met prior to the delivery of goods.

Exemples

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The prenumerant members of the book club received their copies two weeks before the official release.

The pre-paying members of the book club received their copies two weeks before the official release.

2

The contract stipulates a prenumerant arrangement to ensure the initial production costs are covered.

The contract stipulates an advance payment arrangement to ensure the initial production costs are covered.

3

He was a prenumerant fan, always paying for the season tickets months in advance.

He was a fan who paid in advance, always paying for the season tickets months in advance.

Famille de mots

Nom
prenumeration
Verb
prenumerate
Adverbe
prenumerantly
Adjectif
prenumerant
Apparenté
prenumerator
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Pre-' (before) + 'numerant' (from the Latin 'numerare', to count money). You are 'counting out the money before' you get the product.

Quiz rapide

The publisher offered a significant discount to those who joined the ________ list before the manuscript was finished.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : prenumerant

Exemples

1

The prenumerant members of the book club received their copies two weeks before the official release.

everyday

The pre-paying members of the book club received their copies two weeks before the official release.

2

The contract stipulates a prenumerant arrangement to ensure the initial production costs are covered.

formal

The contract stipulates an advance payment arrangement to ensure the initial production costs are covered.

3

He was a prenumerant fan, always paying for the season tickets months in advance.

informal

He was a fan who paid in advance, always paying for the season tickets months in advance.

4

In the 18th century, the prenumerant system was the primary method for funding expensive scientific publications.

academic

In the 18th century, the advance subscription system was the primary method for funding expensive scientific publications.

5

Our business model relies on prenumerant accounts to maintain a healthy cash flow throughout the fiscal year.

business

Our business model relies on advance-paying accounts to maintain a healthy cash flow throughout the fiscal year.

Famille de mots

Nom
prenumeration
Verb
prenumerate
Adverbe
prenumerantly
Adjectif
prenumerant
Apparenté
prenumerator

Collocations courantes

prenumerant payment advance payment
prenumerant subscriber advance subscriber
prenumerant list list of advance payers
prenumerant fee upfront fee
prenumerant price pre-publication price

Phrases Courantes

on a prenumerant basis

paid in advance

prenumerant agreement

an agreement involving advance payment

prenumerant discount

a discount for paying before delivery

Souvent confondu avec

prenumerant vs remunerant

Remunerant refers to providing a reward or compensation after a service, whereas prenumerant refers to paying before the service.

prenumerant vs enumerant

Enumerant refers to counting or listing items, having nothing to do with advance payment.

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Notes d'usage

This word is very rare in contemporary English and is mostly found in historical, legal, or specific philological contexts. In modern settings, words like 'prepaid' or 'advance' are much more common.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners might use this word thinking it is a standard synonym for 'subscriber' in modern English; however, in English, it specifically describes the *state* of paying beforehand rather than just being a customer.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Pre-' (before) + 'numerant' (from the Latin 'numerare', to count money). You are 'counting out the money before' you get the product.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'praenumerans', the present participle of 'praenumerare', meaning 'to pay in advance' (prae 'before' + numerare 'to count').

Modèles grammaticaux

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. No comparative or superlative forms (e.g., more prenumerant) are typically used due to its absolute meaning.
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Contexte culturel

The concept was culturally significant in the Enlightenment era for 'subscription publishing,' where authors needed funds before printing.

Quiz rapide

The publisher offered a significant discount to those who joined the ________ list before the manuscript was finished.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : prenumerant

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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