can we use derrière instead of arrière?

Rongrong M.A2Kwiziq community member

can we use derrière instead of arrière?

E.g. why not say Oui maman, il est sur la plage derrière ? 


Merci!

Asked 3 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

arrière -- at the back
derrière -- behind

Je suis derrière la voiture. -- I am behind the car.
Je suis à l'arrière de la voiture. -- I am in the rear of the car.

Rongrong M. asked:

can we use derrière instead of arrière?

E.g. why not say Oui maman, il est sur la plage derrière ? 


Merci!

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