Front
Before
noun, suffix
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
まえ
Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:
What's in front of you? Think about it. Make it something ridiculous. Now look at a tag that's on it. Who does this thing belong to? Oh, wait, it's my (まえ) thing there in front of me. Say that out loud for better memory.
前は花やで、花やのとなりはさかなやです。
In front is a flower shop and next door to it is a fish shop.
毎あさ、会社に行く前に、スクワットを五百回します。
Every morning I do 500 squats before leaving for work.
赤信号の前にいる時、「もうすぐ青に変わるぞ！」と思うとかなり興奮する。
When I’m in front of a red light, I get very excited at the thought of it turning green soon.