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Devant

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The French word “devant” can be used as a preposition, as an adverb, or as a noun.

Preposition

As a preposition, “devant” means “in front of,” “ahead of” or “before.”

  • Vous vous êtes classés devant eux (You have ranked ahead of them)
  • Il y a un gros arbre devant la maison (There is a big tree in front of the house)
  • Le contrat a été signé devant témoins (The contract was signed before witnesses)

Adverb

As an adverb, “devant” means “in front,” “at the front,” or “ahead.”

  • Ils sont assis devant (They are sitting in front)
  • Il y avait une jolie maison, et devant, un grand jardin (There was a pretty house and, at the front, a large garden)
  • Mon grand frère marchait devant (My big brother was walking ahead)

Noun

As a masculine noun, “le devant” means “the front.”

  • Le devant de la voiture est endommagé (The front of the car is damaged)
  • Le devant de l’immeuble (The front of the building)

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