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outside in French

outside in French is extérieur, externe, en dehors — outside means the outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.

outside in French

extérieur
adj
Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary.
externe
adj
Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary.
extérieur
adj
Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary.
en dehors
adv
dehors
adv
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
hors
adv
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
à l'extérieur
adv
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
dehors
adv
Outdoors.
en dehors de
adv
Outdoors.
extérieur
noun
hors de
prep
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).
dehors
prep
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).

What does "outside" mean?

  1. noun The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
    "The outside of the house needs a fresh coat of paint."
  2. adj Coming from, located at, or relating to a place beyond a given boundary or group.
    "They brought in an outside consultant to review the finances."
  3. prep Not inside; beyond the limits of.
    "There's a bike rack outside the library."
  4. adv In or into the open air; not indoors.
    "The kids are playing outside."

outside in a sentence

  • The outside of the house needs a fresh coat of paint.
  • We waited outside until the doors opened.
  • They brought in an outside consultant to review the finances.
  • There's a bike rack outside the library.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "outside" in French?

"outside" in French is extérieur, externe, en dehors. outside means: The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.

How do you use "outside" in a sentence?

Example: "The outside of the house needs a fresh coat of paint." In French, "outside" is extérieur, externe, en dehors.

Are there other ways to say "outside" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "outside": extérieur, externe, en dehors, dehors, hors, à l'extérieur.

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