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overseas in French

overseas in French is outre-mer, à l'étranger — overseas means located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.

overseas in French

outre-mer
adj
à l'étranger
adv
Abroad.
outre-mer
adv
Across a sea; to an area across a sea.

What does "overseas" mean?

  1. adj Located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.
    "Her overseas trip went well."
  2. adv To or in a foreign country across the sea.
    "My brother has been living overseas since he finished university."
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overseas in a sentence

  • Her overseas trip went well.
  • Many overseas students come to the town to study each autumn.
  • My brother has been living overseas since he finished university.
  • Do you often travel overseas on holiday, or do you stay at home?

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What is "overseas" in French?
"overseas" in French is outre-mer, à l'étranger. overseas means: Located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.
How do you use "overseas" in a sentence?
Example: "Many overseas students come to the town to study each autumn." In French, "overseas" is outre-mer, à l'étranger.
Are there other ways to say "overseas" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "overseas": outre-mer, à l'étranger.
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