outre, l'outre
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
1. (alongside)
a. besides
Outre leur âge, Léon et Marius ont aussi en commun un tempérament calme et un goût pour la nature.Besides their age, Léon and Marius also share a calm disposition and a love of nature.
b. in addition to
Outre leurs divergences en matière économique, les deux partis se distinguent également sur le plan des valeurs.In addition to their economic differences, the two parties also differ in terms of their values.
c. as well as
Outre la méditation, Marie-Lise pratique aussi le yoga.Marie-Lise practices yoga as well as meditation.
d. apart from
Outre le fait que vous ayez menti, l’opinion publique vous reproche également un manque de cohérence.Apart from the fact that you lied, the public also criticizes you for a lack of consistency.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
2. (beyond)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
La proviseure a officialisé l’interdiction de la casquette dans les couloirs, mais certains élèves continuent de passer outre.The principal has officially banned caps in the hallways, but some students continue to ignore the rule.
Ce peintre a atteint un tel niveau d’excellence qu’il serait difficile d’aller outre.This painter has reached such a high level of excellence that it would be difficult to surpass him.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
3. (container)
a. goatskin
La boutique de souvenirs vend des outres en similicuir.The gift shop sells faux leather goatskins.
b. wineskin
Le tableau représente un vieil homme buvant dans une outre.The painting depicts an old man drinking from a wineskin.
c. waterskin
Pourquoi tu bois dans une outre ? - Elle appartenait à mon grand-père.Why are you drinking from a waterskin? - It belonged to my grandfather.
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