aside in French
aside in French is à côté, aparté, en passant — aside means to one side, or out of the way.
aside in French
à côté
To or on one side so as to be out of the way.
aparté
An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person. (theatre) A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.
en passant
An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person. (theatre) A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.
soit dit en passant
An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person. (theatre) A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.
What does "aside" mean?
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adv To one side, or out of the way.
"She stepped aside to let the paramedics through."
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adv Excluded from consideration, used to set a topic apart before moving on.
"Joking aside, we need to finish this report by Friday."
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noun A remark made quietly to one person, or (in theater) a line spoken by a character directly to the audience that other characters are assumed not to hear.
"In an aside to the audience, the actor revealed the villain's plan."
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aside in a sentence
- She stepped aside to let the paramedics through.
- He set his phone aside and focused on the conversation.
- Joking aside, we need to finish this report by Friday.
- In an aside to the audience, the actor revealed the villain's plan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "aside" in French?
"aside" in French is à côté, aparté, en passant. aside means: To one side, or out of the way.
How do you use "aside" in a sentence?
Example: "She stepped aside to let the paramedics through." In French, "aside" is à côté, aparté, en passant.
Are there other ways to say "aside" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "aside": à côté, aparté, en passant, soit dit en passant.
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