A1 Expression 중립

Devant

In front of

Used to indicate position at the front part of something.

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문화적 배경

Sitting 'devant' a café is a core social activity. Chairs are often placed side-by-side facing the street to watch people pass by. In Quebec, 'devant' is used similarly, but you might hear 'en avant de' in informal speech, which is influenced by English 'in front of'. The 'devant' (façade) of a building is historically more decorated than the sides or back, reflecting social status. The phrase 'passer au tableau devant tout {le|m} monde' (going to the board in front of everyone) is a common source of stress for French students.

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The 'No-De' Rule

Remember: Devant + {le|m}/{la|f}. Never add 'de'!

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Time vs Space

If you are talking about 5:00 PM, use 'avant'. If you are talking about a building, use 'devant'.

Used to indicate position at the front part of something.

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The 'No-De' Rule

Remember: Devant + {le|m}/{la|f}. Never add 'de'!

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Time vs Space

If you are talking about 5:00 PM, use 'avant'. If you are talking about a building, use 'devant'.

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Stress Pronouns

When using 'devant' with people, use 'moi, toi, lui, elle, nous, vous, eux, elles'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with 'devant' or 'avant'.

Je t'attends ________ {le|m} cinéma.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: devant

Since it's a physical location (the cinema), we use 'devant'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Le chat est devant {la|f} table.

'Devant' does not take 'de' and is used for physical space.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Où est ma voiture ? B: Elle est ________ {le|m} garage.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: devant

In front of the garage is a common place to park.

Match the sentence to the context.

Sentence: 'Il parle devant 200 personnes.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Giving a speech

'Devant' here means 'in front of an audience'.

Use the correct stress pronoun.

Il y a une personne ________ (me).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: devant moi

After a preposition like 'devant', you must use a stress pronoun (moi, toi, lui, etc.).

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시각 학습 자료

Devant vs Avant

Devant (Space)
devant {la|f} porte in front of the door
Avant (Time)
avant 5 heures before 5 o'clock

연습 문제 은행

5 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with 'devant' or 'avant'. Fill Blank A1

Je t'attends ________ {le|m} cinéma.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: devant

Since it's a physical location (the cinema), we use 'devant'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Le chat est devant {la|f} table.

'Devant' does not take 'de' and is used for physical space.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Où est ma voiture ? B: Elle est ________ {le|m} garage.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: devant

In front of the garage is a common place to park.

Match the sentence to the context. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'Il parle devant 200 personnes.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Giving a speech

'Devant' here means 'in front of an audience'.

Use the correct stress pronoun. Fill Blank A2

Il y a une personne ________ (me).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: devant moi

After a preposition like 'devant', you must use a stress pronoun (moi, toi, lui, etc.).

🎉 점수: /5

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, 'devant' is strictly for physical space. Use 'avant' for time.

It is always 'devant le'. You do not use the partitive 'du' or the preposition 'de' with 'devant'.

'Devant' means in front of. 'En face de' means opposite or facing. If you are at the door, you are 'devant'. If you are across the street, you are 'en face de'.

You say 'devant moi'.

It is neutral. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts.

Yes, 'le devant' means 'the front part' of something.

It means 'straight ahead'.

No, the 't' is silent.

Yes, but it is usually formal or legal, meaning 'in the presence of'.

No, it is invariable. 'Devant {le|m} chien' and 'Devant {les|pl} chiens' both use 'devant'.

관련 표현

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en face de

similar

opposite / facing

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derrière

contrast

behind

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avant

similar

before (time/order)

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droit devant

specialized form

straight ahead

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en avant

builds on

forward

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