How to Say ‘Near the window’ in French
Près de la fenêtre
preh duh lah fuh-NEHTR
[preh duh lah fuh-NEHTR]
💬 Usage Tip: [Près de] works as a set phrase for "near" or "close to." Swap the place after it: [près de la porte], [près du bar].
Phrase Breakdown
Près
[preh]
near; close to
Shows location close to something, often used for seating preferences.
Près de la fenêtre serait notre préférence.
Near the window would be our preference.
De la fenêtre
duh lah fuh-NEHTR
Of the window / by the window
Phrase indicating location next to the window.
Nous aimerions une table près de la fenêtre.
We would like a table near the window.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of; from; to
Here it combines with près to mean near to.
Près de la fenêtre, il y a moins de bruit.
Near the window, there is less noise.
la
[lah]
the
The feminine singular definite article used with fenêtre.
Près de la fenêtre, la lumière est agréable.
Near the window, the light is pleasant.
fenêtre
[fuh-NEHTR]
window
A common seating reference point when asking for a preferred table location.
Près de la fenêtre, la table est déjà prête.
Near the window, the table is already ready.
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