D'ailleurs (en. Besides)

/d.a.jœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Used to add precision or supplementary information.

By the way, it happens that I've already visited that city.

D'ailleurs, il se trouve que j'ai déjà visité cette ville.

Used to express another opinion or idea related to the conversation.

It's an excellent movie; by the way, it has won several awards.

C'est un excellent film; d'ailleurs, il a gagné plusieurs prix.

Expresses a connection with what has just been said.

It's raining a lot today. By the way, I think it will tomorrow too.

Il pleut beaucoup aujourd'hui. D'ailleurs, je crois que demain aussi.

From Old French, literally 'from there', used to introduce an addition.

by the way, people say

this is generally said

d'ailleurs dit-on

by the way, it's true

indeed, this is true

d'ailleurs c'est vrai

by the way, it should be noted that

it is important to note that

d'ailleurs il faut savoir que

elsewhere

in another place

ailleurs

furthermore

moreover, also

en outre

besides

on another subject

par ailleurs

to speak of a generally recognized truth

By the way, everyone knows that pizza is better on Saturdays.

D'ailleurs, tout le monde sait que la pizza est meilleure le samedi.

to suggest an addition to the conversation

By the way, have you thought about inviting Paul?

D'ailleurs, tu as pensé à inviter Paul?