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    Fronts (en. Fronts)

    /fʁɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Part that is furthest forward.
    The front of the house is decorated with flowers.
    Le front de la maison est décoré de fleurs.
    Line at the surface of the water where a change is observed.
    Storm fronts can create impressive waves.
    Les fronts de tempête peuvent créer des vagues impressionnantes.
    Zone of confrontation between two armed forces.
    Soldiers fought on multiple fronts during the war.
    Les soldats se sont battus sur plusieurs fronts lors de la guerre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'frons', which means 'front' or 'face'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be on the front line.
    To be at the forefront of a difficult situation.
    Être en première ligne
    Seafront.
    Area located by the sea.
    Front de mer
    War front.
    Active combat zone between belligerents.
    Front de guerre

    Related Words

    border
    Boundary between two territories.
    frontière
    frontal
    Relating to the front or a front part.
    frontal
    frieze
    Architectural panel above a door or window.
    fronton

    Slang Meanings

    To face something difficult.
    He must face his problems at work.
    Il doit front à ses problèmes au travail.
    To be bold or cheeky.
    She really has the nerve to speak like that!
    Elle a vraiment du front de parler comme ça!