When do you use "en face de" vs. "devant"?

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When do you use "en face de" vs. "devant"?

For example, I am in front of the school could be: Je suis en face de l'ecole or Je suis devant l'ecole?

Merci!

This question relates to:French lesson "Dans/sur/sous/devant/derrière/entre = in/on top of/under/in front of/behind/between (French Prepositions of Location)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

It's similar to English: en face de -- opposite of, facing, devant -- in front of

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G. C. asked:

When do you use "en face de" vs. "devant"?

For example, I am in front of the school could be: Je suis en face de l'ecole or Je suis devant l'ecole?

Merci!

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