Au-dehors (en. Outside)

/o.de.ʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates the absence or existence outside of something.

The children are playing outside in the garden.

Les enfants jouent au-dehors dans le jardin.

Refers to a space or place that is not inside.

He prefers to spend his days outside rather than being shut in.

Il préfère passer ses journées au-dehors plutôt qu'enfermé.

Characterizes an action performed outside.

We will go outside to have coffee on the terrace.

Nous irons au-dehors pour prendre un café sur la terrasse.

Formed from 'au' and 'dehors', the latter deriving from the Latin 'foris' meaning 'outside'.

outside the walls

Outside the walls.

au-dehors des murs

go outside

Go outside.

sortir au-dehors

stay outside

Do not enter, remain outside.

rester au-dehors

exterior

Part that is outside.

extérieur

outside

Synonym of au-dehors, meaning outside.

dehors

open space

Area that is not enclosed, suggesting an opening to the outside.

espace ouvert

To go out and party outside.

We are going outside tonight to party.

On va au-dehors ce soir pour faire la fête.

To escape an indoor situation.

I’m tired of staying here, I’m going outside to get some fresh air.

J'en ai assez de rester ici, je vais au-dehors prendre l'air.