Devenir / Devient et Devant
Great question! The French words "devient" and "devant" look similar but have very different meanings and uses. Here's a clear comparison in English:
1. Devient
- Verb form: from the verb "devenir" (to become).
- "Devient" = he/she/it becomes (3rd person singular present tense).
- Example: Il devient médecin. → He becomes a doctor.
2. Devant
- Preposition/adverb: means "in front of".
- Example: Elle est devant la maison. → She is in front of the house.
Summary
| French Word | Part of Speech | English Meaning | Example (FR) | Translation (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devient | Verb (present) | becomes | Il devient célèbre. | He becomes famous. |
| Devant | Preposition | in front of | Le chat est devant la porte. | The cat is in front of the door. |
Let me know if you want examples in different tenses or with other similar-looking French words!
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