extérieur

/ɛksteʁjœʁ/
adjectiveBeginner
general

Relating to the outside or outer part of something; not inside.

Il a regardé par la fenêtre extérieure.

He looked through the outer window.

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Commonly used to describe the outer part of buildings, objects, or spaces.

general

Situated or occurring outside; external.

Les travaux extérieurs ont été terminés.

The outdoor work has been completed.

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Often used to describe activities or elements that are not indoors.

Collocations

extérieur du bâtimentbuilding exteriortravaux extérieursoutdoor workfenêtre extérieureouter window

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Related Phrases

à l'extérieurphrase
outside
en extérieurphrase
outdoors

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Extérieur' is often used to describe the outer part of buildings or objects, as well as outdoor activities.

Gold Rule

Contrast with 'intérieur'

'Extérieur' is the opposite of 'intérieur' (interior). Use it to describe anything that is on the outside.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'exterior', meaning 'outer, external'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contrast to 'intérieur' (interior). Can refer to physical spaces or abstract concepts.

Word Breakdown

ex-
out, outside
prefix
+
-térieur
inner, internal
root
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