Extérieurement (en. Externally)

[ɛk.ste.ʁjœʁ.mɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that concerns the outside or the surface.
He decorated the house externally.
Il a décoré la maison extérieurement.
Regarding appearance or external features.
Externally, the building looks old.
Extérieurement, le bâtiment a l'air ancien.
In comparison with the inside.
Externally, she appeared calm, but internally she was troubled.
Extérieurement, elle paraissait calme, mais intérieurement elle était troublée.

Etymology

From Latin 'exterior', meaning 'outside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the outside world
The reality or environment outside a given place or situation.
le monde extérieur
outside of something
Not belonging to or part of a group or system.
extérieur à quelque chose

Related Words

external
Who is outside, who is not found inside.
extérieur
extremely
To a very high degree, beyond usual limits.
extrêmement
externalize
To make visible or manifest what is internal.
extérioriser

Slang Meanings

To take things lightly
He externalizes when he talks about his problems.
Il externe quand il parle de ses problèmes.
To put on a show
She always externalizes in her videos.
Elle externe toujours dans ses vidéos.