derrière
behind, in back of
Intermediate Preposition
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Pronunciation
/dɛʁjɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
As a noun, 'le derrière' informally means 'the behind' or 'bottom.' The expression 'laisser derrière soi' means 'to leave behind.' It is the spatial opposite of 'devant.'
📝 Example Sentences
Le jardin est derrière la maison.
The garden is behind the house.
Cache-toi derrière l'arbre.
Hide behind the tree.