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    Devants (en. In front)

    də.vɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is located at the front.
    The cars parked in front of my house prevent me from going out.
    Les voitures garées devants ma maison m'empêchent de sortir.
    Related to what is in front; facing.
    There is a tree in front of the window.
    Il y a un arbre devants la fenêtre.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'devant', coming from Latin 'de ante'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in front of everyone
    in the presence of all
    devant tout le monde
    to stand in front of someone
    to intervene or position oneself to block or protect
    se mettre devant quelqu'un
    to go straight ahead
    to head forward without deviation
    aller droit devant

    Related Words

    advance
    to move forward
    avancer
    before
    the part located first
    avant
    storefront
    the visible part of a store or building that is facing
    devanture

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the forefront or to be the center of attention.
    When she arrived, she was in front of everyone.
    Quand elle est arrivée, elle était devants tout le monde.