in front of

davanti a, di fronte a

Vicino alla parte anteriore o all'ingresso di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: Near the forward-facing side or entrance of something.

• The car is in front of the house.
• We met in front of the station.
• Why are those boxes in front of the door?

Come si usa: in front of something (There is a bench in front of the house.)

Sinonimi: before

Contrari: behind

Espressioni comuni: in front of something, in front of school

davanti a, in presenza di

Dove qualcuno può vedere o sentire ciò che succede.

In inglese semplice: Where someone can see or hear what happens.

• Do not shout in front of the children.
• He felt nervous speaking in front of strangers.
• Have you ever performed in front of a crowd?

Come si usa: in front of someone (She sang in front of a large audience.)

Sinonimi: before, in the presence of

Espressioni comuni: in front of someone, in front of children

davanti a

Prima di un'altra persona o cosa in una fila, in un ordine o durante uno spostamento.

In inglese semplice: Ahead of another person or thing in a line, order, or movement.

• She is in front of me in the queue.
• A cyclist rode in front of our car.
• The runner in front of him suddenly stopped.

Come si usa: in front of someone/something (There were three people in front of me in the queue.)

Sinonimi: ahead of, before

Contrari: behind

Espressioni comuni: in front of someone, in front of something