/də.vɑ̃/
Translation
in front of, before
Word origin
From de ('from') plus avant ('before, in front'), the latter from Latin abante, from ab ('from') and ante ('before').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- abante
- English cognates
- advance, vanguard
Examples
- l' .
Wait for me in front of the cinema entrance.
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He went in front of everyone without queuing.
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She stopped in front of the shop door.
cheminée tous .
The dog sleeps in front of the fireplace every evening.
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Don't speak like that in front of the children.
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