Avant vs Devant

Umur Ç.C1Kwiziq community member

Hi Team,

Is there any explanation why we say "poche avant" and not "poche devant" in this text ?

Thanks,

UÇ

Asked 2 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Umur,

You cannot use 'devant' with pocket.

avant/arrière = front/back

Dans une voiture par exemple -

sièges avant = front seats

sièges arrière = back seats

Whereas -

devant/derrière = in front of / behind something

Je vous attends devant la mairie = I am waiting for you in front of the town hall

Les enfants sont cachés derrière le canapé = The children are hiding behind the sofa

Bonne Continuation !

Like22 years ago

Hi Team,

Is there any explanation why we say "poche avant" and not "poche devant" in this text ?

Thanks,

UÇ

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