On passe devant la charcuterie...
We're passing the pork butcher.
Language note: Adding ‘devant’ specifies location vividly in narrative.
Culture note: Frequent mention of charcuteries speaks to their prominence in French daily life and cuisine.
Context: As they continue their stroll, they walk past a busy deli.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
On
[ohn]
We
Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people.
On sait où aller.
We know where to go.
passe
[pahs]
pass
To move past something.
Je passe l'aspirateur le matin.
I vacuum in the morning.
devant
[duh-vahn]
in front of
Indicating a position directly ahead.
Elle se tient devant moi.
She stands in front of me.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article specifying a particular noun.
La porte est fermée.
The door is closed.
charcuterie
[shar-koot-er-ee]
delicatessen
A shop selling cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of salads.
J'achète de la charcuterie pour le déjeuner.
I buy deli meat for lunch.
Phrase Parts
On passe
Devant la charcuterie...
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