front de mer
The English phrase seafront is translated into French as front de mer.
The term refers to a town waterfront.
Meaning: town waterfront (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase front de mer is composed of front (front/edge), de (of) and mer (sea).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is typically used with the definite article le, resulting in le front de mer.
Did you know?
- While front de mer describes the area, French people often use the verb flâner to describe the specific act of strolling aimlessly along the seafront.
- While mer is feminine in French, it is masculine in most other Romance languages like Spanish 'mar' or Italian 'mare'.
- The French language uses front to describe not only a seafront but also a 'weather front' front météorologique, using the same logic of a leading edge.
Examples in context
- La villa est située sur le littoral français.The villa is located on the French seafront.
- Le nouveau projet de construction se trouve sur le bord de mer.The new construction project is located on the seafront.
- Les plages du littoral méditerranéen sont magnifiques.The beaches of the Mediterranean seafront are magnificent.
- Les plages du front de mer sont idéales pour une promenade en famille.The beaches of the seafront are perfect for a family stroll.
- Nous passons nos vacances sur le magnifique littoral de la Côte d'Azur.We are spending our vacation on the beautiful seafront of the French Riviera.
- Nous avons loué un appartement avec vue sur le front de mer.We rented an apartment with a view of the seafront.
- Nous marchons sur le front de mer.We are walking on the seafront.
- Le front de mer est très animé.The seafront is very lively.
- Il y a de beaux hôtels sur le front de mer.There are beautiful hotels on the seafront.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are planning a walk during their vacation.
- NathanOn va se promener sur le front de mer ?Shall we go for a walk on the seafront?
- ManonOui, c'est une excellente idée, Nathan.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Nathan.
- NathanIl y a beaucoup de monde sur le front de mer aujourd'hui.There are a lot of people on the seafront today.
- ManonCe n'est pas grave, j'adore l'ambiance.It doesn't matter, I love the atmosphere.
