When do you use "en face de" vs. "devant"?

G. C.A2Kwiziq community member

When do you use "en face de" vs. "devant"?

For example, I am in front of the school could be: Je suis en face de l'ecole or Je suis devant l'ecole? 

Merci!

Asked 5 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

It's similar to English: en face de -- opposite of, facing, devant -- in front of

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When do you use "en face de" vs. "devant"?

For example, I am in front of the school could be: Je suis en face de l'ecole or Je suis devant l'ecole? 

Merci!

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