This is the 3945th most frequent French word.
avancent
"Avancent" means "move forward" or "advance."
This usage of 'avancent' refers to the physical motion or progression of the soldiers moving forward.
Les soldats avancent lentement vers leur objectif.
The soldiers advance slowly towards their objective.
Here, 'avancent' is used figuratively to describe the progress or development of the negotiations.
Les négociations avancent bien malgré les obstacles.
The negotiations are progressing well despite the obstacles.
In this context, 'avancent' denotes the progression or ongoing activity of the construction efforts.