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Il vaut mieux
Il vaut mieux comes from valoir and introduces the wiser option. Follow it with an infinitive.
Examples in context
Il vaut mieux partir tôt.
It is better to leave early.
Il vaut mieux demander avant.
It is better to ask first.
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