D’ailleurs (en. Besides)

/di.ɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates an addition that confirms or reinforces what has been previously said.

He loves chocolate; by the way, he eats it every day.

Il aime le chocolat; d’ailleurs, il en mange tous les jours.

To introduce a remark that expands the topic.

By the way, this idea was already discussed last year.

D’ailleurs, cette idée a déjà été discutée l'année dernière.

Used to provide precision or additional information.

She is very talented; by the way, she has won several awards.

Elle est très talentueuse; d’ailleurs, elle a gagné plusieurs prix.

Of ancient origin, it is composed of 'de' and 'ailleurs', meaning 'from another place'.

By the way, that reminds me of...

It reminds me of something.

D'ailleurs, ça me fait penser à...

By the way, I wanted to tell you that...

I would like to share something with you.

D’ailleurs, j'aimerais te dire que...

By the way, do you know that...

D'ailleurs, est-ce que tu sais que...

elsewhere

From another place.

ailleurs

here

In this place.

ici

everywhere

At all places.

partout

A way to say 'by the way' informally.

By the way, did you hear the news?

D’ailleurs, t'as entendu la nouvelle ?

Used to introduce an idea in a casual tone.

By the way, I was at the same party last night.

D’ailleurs, j’étais à la même soirée hier soir.