This is the 1228th most frequent French word.
front
"Front" in French means "forehead" or "front" (as in the front part of something).
In this sentence, 'front' refers to the person's forehead specifically.
Il avait de la sueur sur le front après avoir couru.
He had sweat on his forehead after running.
In this sentence, 'front' refers to the shore or the edge by the sea, used to denote the proximity to a geographical feature.
Elle reste déterminée, malgré les obstacles qu'elle rencontre en front de la mer.
She remains determined, despite the obstacles she faces on the seafront.
In this sentence, 'front' is used in a military context to refer to the frontline or battlefield.