How do you say "We are in front of the small newsstand" in French?

"We are in front of the small newsstand" in French is "On est devant le petit kiosque à journaux". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "On est devant le petit kiosque à journaux" mean in English?

"On est devant le petit kiosque à journaux" means "We are in front of the small newsstand" in English.

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How to Say ‘We are in front of the small newsstand’ in French

On est devant le petit kiosque à journaux

on ehst duh-VAN luh puh-TEH kee-ohsk a zhoor-NOH

[on ehst duh-VAN luh puh-TEH kee-ohsk a zhoor-NOH]

Phrase Breakdown

[on]

Used to include the speaker in reference to a group.

Example

On va au parc cet après-midi.

We are going to the park this afternoon.

est

[ehst]

are

Indicates a state of being or conditions.

Example

Nous sommes à l'école.

We are at school.

devant

[duh-VAN]

in front of

Refers to a position ahead of something or someone.

Example

Il est devant la maison.

He is in front of the house.

[luh]

the

Determines a noun as something definite.

Example

Le garçon est au parc.

The boy is at the park.

petit

[puh-TEH]

small

Describes something as little in size.

Example

C'est un petit chat.

It is a small cat.

kiosque

[kee-ohsk]

kiosk

A small structure used as a venue to sell goods.

Example

Le kiosque vend des magazines.

The kiosk sells magazines.

[a]

for

Denotes purpose or suitability.

Example

C'est une école à enfants.

It's a school for children.

journaux

[zhoor-NOH]

newspapers

Printed publications containing news.

Example

Il lit les journaux tous les matins.

He reads the newspapers every morning.

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