Translation and Meaning
- Word: devant
- Language: French
- Meaning: in front of
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: preposition
- Topic: French Mots de Position et Directions
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Example Sentences
- La chaise est devant le bureau. English: The chair is in front of the desk.
When and How to Use "devant"
Use "devant" when you want to talk about "in front of" in French. It functions as "preposition". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Mots de Position et Directions topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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