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/
Verb
être aux premières loges
- (figuratively) to have a ringside 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.