Outre (en. Besides)

/utʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which is beyond normative limits.

His behavior was excessive; it shocked everyone.

Son comportement était outrepassé, il a choqué tout le monde.

Which exceeds the normal or acceptable.

This event has so many offers beyond the ordinary that it's hard to choose.

Cet événement a tellement d'offres outre le commun que c'est difficile de choisir.

From the Latin 'ultra', meaning 'beyond'.

beyond measure

In an excessive manner.

outre mesure

across the Atlantic

Beyond the Atlantic, often used to refer to the United States.

outre Atlantique

look beyond

To look beyond something, often in terms of options or possibilities.

voir outre

overseas

Which is beyond the seas, often used to refer to overseas territories.

outremer

ultra

Which exceeds or surpasses, often in an extreme sense.

ultra

Too exaggerated or extravagant.

That's a really over-the-top look you're wearing!

C'est un look vraiment outre que tu portes !

Outside of what is considered normal.

His humor is often outrageous, but I love it!

Son humour est souvent outre, mais j'aime ça !