L'un des deux manteaux, le manteau extérieur, était plus épais et mieux adapté au froid hivernal.
English: The outer of the two coats was thicker and better for cold winter weather.
extérieur /ɛksteʁjˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "outer".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- outer
- Translation
- extérieur
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "extérieur". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | extérieur |
|---|---|
| Likely article | l' |
| Likely gender | elided article |
| Regular/likely plural | extérieurs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + l'extérieur
- Examples
- C'est l'extérieur.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Elle a décoré l'extérieur du gâteau avec des fraises fraîches et du chocolat blanc.
English: She decorated the outer of the cake with fresh strawberries and white chocolate.
L'extérieur du vieux livre était usé, mais les pages à l'intérieur restaient parfaites.
English: The outer of the old book was worn, but the pages inside remained perfect.
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