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dehors

[duh-awr]

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.

  • Example

    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.

  • dehors la loi

    outside the law; illegal

    Example

    His actions were dehors la loi and he was arrested by the police.

Origins of dehors

from Old French 'dehors', meaning 'outside'

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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.'