How to Say ‘We are in front of the small newsstand’ in French
On est devant le petit kiosque à journaux
💬 Usage Tip: Observe 'devant' for 'in front of', a useful preposition in navigation phrases.
🇫🇷 In France: Newsstands ('kiosques') are iconic in Paris, often filled with diverse publications.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
On
[ɔ̃]
We
Used to include the speaker in reference to a group.
On va au parc cet après-midi.
We are going to the park this afternoon.
est
[ɛ]
are
Indicates a state of being or conditions.
Nous sommes à l'école.
We are at school.
devant
[də.vɑ̃]
in front of
Refers to a position ahead of something or someone.
Il est devant la maison.
He is in front of the house.
le
[lə]
the
Determines a noun as something definite.
Le garçon est au parc.
The boy is at the park.
petit
[pə.ti]
small
Describes something as little in size.
C'est un petit chat.
It is a small cat.
kiosque
[kjɔsk]
kiosk
A small structure used as a venue to sell goods.
Le kiosque vend des magazines.
The kiosk sells magazines.
à
[a]
for
Denotes purpose or suitability.
C'est une école à enfants.
It's a school for children.
journaux
[ʒuʁ.no]
newspapers
Printed publications containing news.
Il lit les journaux tous les matins.
He reads the newspapers every morning.
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