Which term means 'To the fourth in front'?

• A. Croisé derrière
• B. À la quatrième devant
• C. Croisé devant
• D. À la seconde

Answer: (B)

In Cecchetti vocabulary, foot placements are named by position number plus a descriptor like devant or derrière, with à la meaning “to the.” So to be in the fourth position with the front foot forward is called à la quatrième devant. This exact phrasing specifies both the fourth position and that the foot is in front, which matches the meaning “to the fourth in front.” Terms like croisé devant or croisé derrière describe the torso’s orientation (crossed) rather than simply placing the feet in the fourth position, and à la seconde refers to the second position, not the fourth.