di fianco

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “of side”.

Adverb

di fianco

1. laterally; sideways

   Synonym: lateralmente

2. indirectly; sideways

   Synonym: di profilo

   rispondere di fianco ― to answer sideways

3. (with a) next to; besides

   Synonyms: accanto, a lato di, accosto

   una villa di fianco al mio cottage ― a large house next to my cottage