Dehors (en. Out)

de-oʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an outside location.
The children are playing outside in the garden.
Les enfants jouent dehors dans le jardin.
Expresses a separation from an enclosed space.
It's too hot, let's go outside.
Il fait trop chaud, allons dehors.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'foris', meaning 'outside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go outside
to go outside.
sortir dehors
to be outside
to be located outside of a place.
être dehors
outside of
outside of something.
dehors de

Related Words

outside
the outer part of a place.
extérieur
space
the dimensions and areas around us.
espace
in the open air
outside in nature.
en plein air

Slang Meanings

Used informally to refer to the outside in a casual way.
I'm outside, come join me!
J'suis dehors, viens me rejoindre !
Can refer to a quick outing or a moment outside of routine.
We're going for a little walk outside.
On fait un petit tour dehors.