In front of:
* Devant: This is the most common and general translation.
* Example: Le chien est devant la porte. (The dog is in front of the door.)
Behind:
* Derrière: Similar to "devant," this is the most general and common translation.
* Example: La maison est derrière l'église. (The house is behind the church.)
On:
* Sur: This is used for objects that are resting on a surface.
* Example: Le livre est sur la table. (The book is on the table.)
* À: This is used for objects that are attached to a surface.
* Example: La peinture est à la mur. (The painting is on the wall.)
Under:
* Sous: This is used for objects that are below another object.
* Example: Le chat est sous le lit. (The cat is under the bed.)
Beside:
* À côté de: This is the most common translation.
* Example: L'enfant est à côté de sa mère. (The child is beside his mother.)
* Près de: This is a more general translation for "near" and can also mean "beside."
* Example: La bibliothèque est près du bureau. (The bookcase is beside the desk.)
Important note: French uses prepositions differently than English in some cases. The best way to learn is to practice with examples and pay attention to how the prepositions are used in different contexts.