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devant

"devant" means "confronted with, faced with" in French. It is number 387 on the frequency list, in A1 (prep).

Meaning

confronted with, faced with; in front of, before; outside

IPA

/də.vɑ̃/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Passe devant !
  Go ahead.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / CM
• Regarde devant.
  Face forward.
  Tatoeba: megamanenm / megamanenm
• Regarde devant toi !
  Look in front of you.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / sharptoothed

Learned together

In the course, "devant" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• vers towards
• minute minute
• celui the one

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