This is the 50th most frequent French word.
première
"Première" means "first" or "premiere" (as in a debut event) in English.
Here, 'première' functions as an adjective modifying the noun 'fois' which means 'time', indicating its order as the first occurrence of the action.
C'est la première fois que je visite Paris.
This is the first time I am visiting Paris.
In this context, 'première' serves as a noun referring to the first presentation or debut of the film, often used in artistic or entertainment contexts.
Le film était une première mondiale.
The movie was a world premiere.
In this sentence, 'première' is used as a gendered adjective (feminine singular) that describes 'elle' (feminine singular)—pointing out her precedence in time or order.