(literally, engraving) before lettering, before letters; proof engraving, proof before letters / (figuratively) avant la lettre (before the term was coined)

(idiomatic) to have chronic bad luck

(idiomatic) to play "she loves me, she loves me not"

while you're at it, at the same time / within the bounds (with de (“of”)) / in the wake (with de (“of”)) / not outside the bounds of

at the cutting edge, at the forefront

Andorra la Vella (the capital city of Andorra)

against the clock / time trial

(engraving) lettered. "Épreuve, gravure après la lettre": a print made after the caption is added (lettered proof)

(engraving) Synonym of après la lettre (lettered)

to break the ice