How to Say ‘In front of the deli...’ in French
Devant la charcuterie...
duh-vahn lah shar-koot-er-ee
[duh-vahn lah shar-koot-er-ee]
Phrase Breakdown
Devant
[duh-vahn]
In front of
Indicating the location directly before or facing.
Il se tient devant la maison.
He stands in front of the house.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used to specify a known noun.
La lumière est éteinte.
The light is off.
charcuterie
[shar-koot-er-ee]
delicatessen
A store where salted meats and prepared foods are sold.
La charcuterie est ouverte aujourd'hui.
The deli is open today.
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