This is the 8109th most frequent Dutch word.
fronten
"Fronten" in English means "fronts" (e.g., battlefronts, weather fronts, or areas of confrontation).
Here, 'fronten' refers to areas or fields of activity or concern, akin to 'fronts' in English.
Er zijn nieuwe ontwikkelingen aan meerdere fronten.
There are new developments on multiple fronts.
In this context, 'front' metaphorically represents a domain or a specialized area within the discipline of science.
Op het front van de wetenschap zijn er spannende doorbraken.
On the front of science, there are exciting breakthroughs.
In a historical or military context, 'fronten' directly translates to 'fronts,' referring to distinct areas where battles or conflicts occur.