abroad

• Indique le fait de se trouver dans un pays étranger ou de s'y rendre ; généralement employé comme adverbe, mais dans certains contextes peut fonctionner comme un adjectif.

Used to indicate being in or to a foreign country; typically functions as an adverb but can be treated as an adjective in certain contexts.

1. Foreign; located abroadB1formal

   Situated in or coming from a country other than one's own; overseas.

   Étranger, situé à l'étranger

   • She studied abroad for two semesters in Japan.
   • Many students prefer to work abroad after graduation.
   • The company opened an abroad office in Berlin.

   Synonymesexternalforeigninternationaloutlandishoverseas

   Antonymesdomestichomelocalnative

2. Internationally knownB2formal

   Having a reputation, fame, or recognition in other countries.

   Connu à l'étranger

   • The author's novel became famous abroad within a year.
   • His artwork is exhibited abroad in several galleries.
   • The brand is recognized abroad for its innovative designs.

3. Pertaining to foreign markets or activitiesC1formalamericanbusiness

   Related to business, trade, or other operations conducted in other countries.

   à l'étranger (relatif aux marchés étrangers)

   • The firm is expanding its abroad operations to Asia.
   • Abroad investments require careful legal compliance.
   • She specializes in abroad market analysis for tech startups.

   Synonymesexternalforeigninternationaloffshoreoverseas

• À l'étranger ; hors de son propre pays. Se dit pour décrire des voyages, une résidence ou des événements qui se déroulent dans un autre pays.

An adverb meaning “in or to a foreign country” or “outside one's own country.” It is used to describe travel, residence, or events occurring abroad.

1. In a foreign country; overseasA1formal

   Outside one’s own country; in or to another nation.

   à l'étranger

   • She studied abroad for a year in Japan.
   • Many students go abroad to learn a new language.
   • He works abroad in the United Arab Emirates.
   • The conference will be held abroad next summer.

   Synonymesinternationallyoverseas

2. Outside one’s usual surroundings; away from homeA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is happening or exists far from one’s normal location or context.

   à l'étranger

   • The news spread abroad very quickly.
   • Her reputation is known abroad as well as at home.
   • The company’s products are sold abroad.

   Synonymesafarafieldawayelsewhereoverseas

   Antonymeshome