French Expression · Intermediate
ligne de front
frontline
Pronunciation: /liɲ də fʁɔ̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "frontline".
Example
Il n'y a pas de combats en cours autour d'Afrin et d'Azaz - la ligne de front est beaucoup plus au sud, dans la province d'Idlib.
There is no fighting going on around Afrin and A'zaz - the frontline is much further south, in the province of Idlib.
Practice tips
- Practice ligne de front out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.