front

Located at or near the forward part of something; relating to the foremost position.

ruРасположенный в передней части чего-либо или рядом с ней; относящийся к самому переднему положению.esQue está situado en la parte delantera o más próxima al frente; relativo a la posición más avanzada o anterior de algo.frSitué à l'avant ou près de l'avant de quelque chose; relatif à la position la plus en avant.deAn der Vorderseite von etwas gelegen oder zu ihr gehörend; die vordere Position oder Seite betreffend.ptQue está na parte da frente de algo ou próximo a ela; relativo à posição mais avançada ou dianteira.zh位于某物的前部或靠近前部的；与最前位置有关的。arصفة تدل على ما يقع في الجزء الأمامي من شيء ما أو قريب منه، أو ما يتعلق بالوضع أو الجهة الأمامية.

1. Positioned at the front A2 formal

   Located at or relating to the forward part of something.

   • The front door was painted red.
   • She sat in the front row of the theater.
   • The front wheels of the car need replacing.

   ruПереднийesdelantero, anteriorfravantdeVordererptFrontalzh前面的arأمامي

   Synonyms: anteriorforeforwardfrontalheadleading

   Antonyms: backrear

2. Leading or foremost B1 formal

   Most important or prominent in position or rank.

   • He is the front runner in the election.
   • The front page of the newspaper featured the story.
   • The front line of defense was heavily fortified.

   ruПереднийesPrincipal, delantero, más prominentefrde tête, de devant, principaldeführendptPrincipalzh首要的arالأول أو الأبرز

   Synonyms: chieffirstforemostheadleadingprimeprincipaltop

   Antonyms: backfinalhindlastreartrailing

• more front comparative form
• most front superlative form

A noun referring to the foremost part, side, or surface of something, or a position facing forward.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее переднюю часть, сторону или поверхность чего-либо, или положение лицом вперёд.esSustantivo que designa la parte delantera, lado o superficie de algo, o la posición orientada hacia adelante; también puede referirse al frente militar o meteorológico.frNom désignant la partie avant, le côté ou la surface de quelque chose, ou la position tournée vers l'avant.deSubstantiv, das die vordere Seite, Fläche oder den vorderen Teil von etwas bezeichnet oder die Ausrichtung nach vorn. Es kann auch eine Militärfront oder eine Wetterfront meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte dianteira, a face ou a superfície frontal de algo, ou a posição voltada para a frente; também se usa para fachada de edifício, linha de combate ou aparência exterior que encobre a realidade.zh名词，指事物的前面部分、正面或前部；也可指面朝前的方向或位置，以及战线、前线或某种领域的阵线。arاسم يدل على الجزء الأمامي أو الجانب أو السطح المواجه من شيء ما، أو وضعية التوجه إلى الأمام. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى الجبهة في السياقات العسكرية أو السياسية.

1. Foremost part or side A1 formal

   The side or part of something that faces forward or is most prominent.

   • The front of the house faces the street.
   • She sat in the front of the classroom.
   • The car's front was damaged in the accident.

   ruПередняя частьesparte delanterafrPartie avantdeVorderseiteptParte dianteirazh前部arالجزء الأمامي

   Synonyms: facadefaceforeforepartheadobverse

   Antonyms: backhindreartail

2. Weather front B2 formal scientific

   The boundary between two different air masses, often associated with weather changes.

   • A cold front is moving in from the north.
   • The weather forecast mentioned a warm front approaching.
   • The front brought heavy rain and strong winds.

   ruФронтesFrente meteorológicofrFront météorologiquedeWetterfrontptFrentezh锋arالجبهة الهوائية

3. Area of activity or conflict B2 formal

   A particular area of activity, especially in a war or political struggle.

   • The soldiers were sent to the front lines.
   • The political front is divided on this issue.
   • The company is expanding on multiple fronts.

   ruФронтesFrentefrfront (domaine d'activité ou de conflit)deFrontptFrentezh战线arجبهة

   Synonyms: arenabattlefrontfieldrealmsectorspheretheater

4. Appearance or facade B2 informal

   A false appearance or way of behaving that hides true feelings or intentions.

   • He puts on a brave front despite his fears.
   • Her cheerful front hid her sadness.
   • The company maintained a front of success while facing bankruptcy.

   ruВидимостьesfachada, apariencia fingidafrFaçade, apparence trompeusedeFassadeptFachadazh表象arمظهر خارجي

   Synonyms: cloakcoverdisguiseexteriorfacadeguisemaskpretensesemblanceshowveneer

• fronts plural form
• fronts' possessive plural form
• front's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of facing or confronting something, or serving as a cover or facade for an activity.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на столкновение или противостояние чему-либо, или служащий прикрытием или фасадом для какой-либо деятельности.esVerbo que denota la acción de enfrentarse u oponerse a algo, o servir como fachada o cobertura para alguna actividad, o estar al frente de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner une action visant à faire face ou à s'opposer à quelque chose, ou servant de couverture ou de façade à une activité.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die auf Konfrontation oder Widerstand gegen etwas gerichtet ist, oder das als Tarnung oder Fassade für eine Tätigkeit dient.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de enfrentar ou confrontar algo, ou de servir como fachada ou cobertura para uma atividade.zh动词，表示面对或对抗某事，也可指为某项活动充当门面或掩护。arفعل يدل على المواجهة أو الوقوف في مواجهة شيء ما، أو على العمل كواجهة أو غطاء لنشاط ما.

1. Face or be opposite B1 formal

   To have the front facing a particular direction or to be opposite something.

   • The hotel fronts the ocean.
   • The building fronts onto a busy street.
   • Our house fronts the park.

   ruВыходить наesdar a / estar frente afrFaire face à / être en face dedeZu etwas hin ausgerichtet seinptDar parazh面向arيُطِلُّ على

   Synonyms: facelook out onoverlook

2. Act as a cover B2 informal

   To act as a public representative or cover for an illegal or secret activity.

   • He fronted for the drug cartel.
   • The charity was used to front money laundering operations.
   • She fronted the company while the real owners stayed hidden.

   ruПрикрыватьesservir de fachadafrservir de couverturedeAls Strohmann fungierenptServir de fachadazh掩护arيَتَسَتَّر

   Synonyms: cloakcoverdisguisemaskscreen

3. Lead or present B2 informal

   To be the lead singer or presenter of a group or show.

   • She fronts a popular rock band.
   • He fronted the news program for ten years.
   • The comedian fronted a new talk show.

   ruБыть ведущимesliderar o presentarfrMener ou présenter (un groupe, un spectacle)deFrontenptSer o líder ou apresentadorzh担任主唱或主持人arيكون المطرب الرئيسي أو المقدم

   Synonyms: anchoremceeheadhostleadpresent

• fronted past participle
• fronted past simple
• fronting present participle
• fronts third person singular