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    Devant (en. In front)

    /də.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates the position of an object in relation to another object, forward.
    The car is parked in front of the house.
    La voiture est garée devant la maison.
    Used to designate something that is located in front of something else in time or space.
    He arrived in front of me during the race.
    Il est arrivé devant moi lors de la course.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'de' + 'ante' meaning 'in front of.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in front of the law
    In front of legal authorities.
    devant la loi
    in front of everyone
    In the presence of everyone.
    devant tous
    to be faced with a choice
    To find oneself faced with a choice.
    être devant un choix

    Related Words

    behind
    Opposite of in front, designating a position at the back.
    derrière
    before
    Indicates a position or moment preceding.
    avant
    frontal
    Relating to what is in front, facing.
    frontal

    Slang Meanings

    To be exposed or visible.
    He is always in front; everyone can see him.
    Il est toujours devant, tout le monde peut le voir.
    To show oneself or put oneself forward.
    She wants to be in front on the project to show it to management.
    Elle veut être devant dans le projet pour le montrer à la direction.