A côté de = next to
Derrière = behind
Devant = in front of
Sur = on
Sous = under
A droite de = to the right of
A gauche de = to the left of
En face de = opposite
Loin de = far from
Proche de = close to
Près de = near
Contre = against
Au bord de = on the edge of
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