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How do you say "in front" in French?
devant
In French, "in front" is devant.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced duh-vahn. Two syllables, stress on second syllable.
Grammar notes
Preposition and adverb. Can be devant or en avant depending on context.
Example sentence
L'entrée est devant la maison.
The entrance is in front of the house.
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How to remember devant
Devant means 'in front'. Avant means 'before' in time or space.
Related words
- backwards en arrière
- behind derrière
- below en-dessous
- forwards en avant
- inside à l'intérieur
- left gauche
- next to à côté de
- north nord
- south-west sud-ouest
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Questions about devant
How do you say "in front" in French?
In French, "in front" is devant. It is a noun.
How is devant written in French?
devant is written using the standard French script.
How is devant used in a sentence?
Use devant as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'entrée est devant la maison. (The entrance is in front of the house.).
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