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Prepositions

Learn how to use prepositions in French. This quiz will help you understand how to describe locations and positions, using words like "devant" (in front of).

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Fascinating Fact:

"Devant" means "in front of" in French. It’s used to describe where something is located relative to another object or person.

In KS3 Fast French, students will learn how to use French prepositions to describe locations and directions, essential for navigating daily conversations and directions.

  • Devant: French for "in front of," used to describe a position or location ahead of something.
  • Préposition: A word that links a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence, often used to indicate location or direction.
  • Position: Refers to the relative placement of objects or people in space, often described using prepositions like "devant," "derrière," and "à côté de."
What does "devant" mean in French?

"Devant" means "in front of." It is used to describe the position of something that is ahead of another object or person.

How do you say "behind" in French?

"Behind" in French is "derrière." It is used to describe something that is located at the back of another object or person.

What are some common prepositions in French?

Some common French prepositions include "devant" (in front of), "derrière" (behind), "à côté de" (next to), and "sur" (on).

In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.
1 .
Under
Au bord de
Au milieu de
Sous
En
Au bord de = at the edge of
Au milieu de = in the middle of
En = in
2 .
Between
En dehors de
Entre
Selon
Vers
En dehors de = outside of
Selon = according to
Vers = towards
3 .
In
Dans
Contre
Depuis
Sans
Contre = Against
Depuis = since
Sans = without
4 .
For
Quatre
Verser
Fourrure
Pour
Quatre = four
Verser = to pour
Fourrure = fur
5 .
On
À
Près de
Au bout de
Sur
À = to / at
Près de = near
Au bout de = at the end of
6 .
Opposite
En face de
Par
À travers
Au lieu de
Par = by
À travers = across
Au lieu de = instead of
7 .
On the right of
Au-dessus de
À droite de
Au-dessous de
À gauche de
Au-dessus de = above
Au-dessous de = below
À gauche de = on the left of
8 .
Behind
Parmi
Jusqu’à
Derrière
Chez
Parmi = amongst
Jusqu’à = until
Chez = at the house of
9 .
In front of
Malgré
Autour de
À côté de
Devant
Malgré = despite
Autour de = around
À côté de = next to
10 .
Of
De
Comme
Au fond de
Après
Comme = as
Au fond de = at the back of
Après = after
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French

Author:  Graeme Haw

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