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fronting

/ˈfrʌntɪŋ/

frontingnoun

frontings

Translations

mise en têteLinguistique : déplacement d’un mot ou d’un groupe au début de la proposition.

In German, topic fronting places the object before the verb for emphasis.

En allemand, la mise en tête thématique place l’objet avant le verbe pour l’insister.

mise en avant

The fronting of the store with new signage attracted more customers.

La mise en avant de la devanture du magasin avec une nouvelle signalétique a attiré davantage de clients.

antériorisationLinguistique : déplacement d’un son vers l’avant du conduit vocal.

In some dialects, the fronting of certain vowels is a common feature.

Dans certains dialectes, l’antériorisation de certaines voyelles est un trait courant.

Definitions

The act of placing something at the front or forefront.

The fronting of the store with new signage attracted more customers.

A phonological process in which a sound is pronounced further to the front of the vocal tract than some reference point.

In some dialects, the fronting of certain vowels is a common feature.

A syntactic process in which a word or phrase is moved to the beginning of a clause for emphasis or topicalisation.

In German, topic fronting places the object before the verb for emphasis.

Synonyms

front

forefront

vanguard

leading edge

frontinggerund / present participle

/ˈfrʌntɪŋ/

Translations

Additional translations

de têteSurtout dans un contexte militaire ou descriptif : placé à l’avant, en tête.

Definitions

Situated at, moving toward, or forming the front; foremost.

The fronting troops reached the city gates by dawn.

Synonyms

acting as a front

frontnoun

Definitions

The foremost part or surface of something.

The front of the building was decorated with beautiful murals.

A position or place directly before or ahead.

She stood at the front of the line, waiting for her turn.

A facade or outward appearance, often used to conceal a different reality.

His cheerful demeanor was just a front to hide his true feelings.

A boundary or line separating two different air masses, often associated with weather changes.

The cold front brought a sudden drop in temperature and heavy rain.

A particular area of activity or interest.

On the business front, the company is planning to expand internationally.

A group or organization that serves as a cover for another, often illegal, activity.

The charity was actually a front for money laundering operations.

The line or area where opposing armed forces meet and engage in combat.

Troops were deployed to the northern front during the conflict.

Boldness or impudence; nerve.

You've got a lot of front to show up after what happened.

frontverb

fronting

ing-form

fronted

Past Simple

fronted

Past Participle

fronting

ing-form

/frʌnt/

Translations

faire face àPour un bâtiment ou un objet qui est orienté vers quelque chose.

The house fronts the ocean, offering a stunning view.

La maison fait face à l’océan, offrant une vue imprenable.

affronterAu sens de faire face à quelqu’un avec hardiesse.

She fronted him about the missing money.

Elle l’a affronté à propos de l’argent disparu.

dirigerAu sens de mener ou représenter un groupe, une campagne ou une organisation.

She was chosen to front the new marketing campaign.

Elle a été choisie pour diriger la nouvelle campagne marketing.

avancerPour fournir de l’argent à l’avance.

He agreed to front the money for the project until the funding came through.

Il a accepté d’avancer l’argent pour le projet en attendant que le financement arrive.

Additional translations

revêtirTechnique ou bâtiment ; couvrir la partie frontale d’un matériau.

servir de couvertureAu sens de façade ou d’écran dissimulant une activité.

Definitions

To face or be positioned towards a particular direction.

The house fronts the ocean, offering a stunning view.

To lead or be the main representative of a group or organization.

She was chosen to front the new marketing campaign.

To provide an advance payment or loan.

He agreed to front the money for the project until the funding came through.

To act as a cover or facade for something.

The small shop was actually fronting for a larger illegal operation.

To cover the front of (a building or object) with a particular material.

The storefront was fronted with polished granite tiles.

To confront or challenge (someone), especially in a bold or aggressive manner.

She fronted him about the missing money.

Synonyms

frontadjective

Definitions

Located at or forming the front part of something.

The front door of the house was painted red.

Relating to the forward part or surface of something.

The front row seats at the concert offered the best view.

Facing forward or directed towards the front.

The front-facing camera on the phone is perfect for selfies.

frontadverb

Definitions

At or toward the front; ahead.

The scouts rode front to warn the rest of the party of any danger.