dehors Definition
- 1outside; outdoors
- 2outward appearance or aspect
Using dehors: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dehors" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
It's too cold to be dehors for long.
Example
The dehors of the building was impressive.
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She maintained a calm dehors despite the chaos around her.
Phrases with dehors
en dehors
outside; beyond
Example
En dehors of work, she enjoys hiking and painting.
dehors-dedans
a state of being both inside and outside at the same time
Example
The open floor plan creates a dehors-dedans feel in the living room.
Example
His actions were dehors la loi and he was arrested by the police.
Origins of dehors
from Old French 'dehors', meaning 'outside'
Summary: dehors in Brief
'Dehors' [duh-awr] is a French word that means 'outside' or 'outdoors.' It can also refer to the outward appearance or aspect of something. The phrase 'en dehors' means 'outside' or 'beyond,' while 'dehors-dedans' describes a state of being both inside and outside at the same time. 'Dehors la loi' means 'outside the law' or 'illegal.'
