front

• Situé à l'avant ou près de l'avant de quelque chose; relatif à la position la plus en avant.

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

1. Positioned at the frontA2formal

   Located at or relating to the forward part of something.

   avant

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

   Synonymesanteriorforeforwardfrontalheadleading

   Antonymesbackrear

2. Leading or foremostB1formal

   Most important or prominent in position or rank.

   de tête, de devant, principal

   • 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.

   Synonymeschieffirstforemostheadleadingprimeprincipaltop

   Antonymesbackfinalhindlastreartrailing

• Nom désignant la partie avant, le côté ou la surface de quelque chose, ou la position tournée vers l'avant.

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

1. Foremost part or sideA1formal

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

   Partie avant

   • 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.

   Synonymesfacadefaceforeforepartheadobverse

   Antonymesbackhindreartail

2. Weather frontB2formalscientific

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

   Front météorologique

   • 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.

3. Area of activity or conflictB2formal

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

   front (domaine d'activité ou de conflit)

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

   Synonymesarenabattlefrontfieldrealmsectorspheretheater

4. Appearance or facadeB2informal

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

   Façade, apparence trompeuse

   • 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.

   Synonymescloakcoverdisguiseexteriorfacadeguisemaskpretensesemblanceshowveneer

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Face or be oppositeB1formal

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

   Faire face à / être en face de

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

   Synonymesfacelook out onoverlook

2. Act as a coverB2informal

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

   servir de couverture

   • 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.

   Synonymescloakcoverdisguisemaskscreen

3. Lead or presentB2informal

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

   Mener ou présenter (un groupe, un spectacle)

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

   Synonymesanchoremceeheadhostleadpresent