alfresco

• Décrit une activité, surtout un repas, qui se déroule en plein air.

Describes an activity, especially a meal, that takes place outdoors in the open air.

1. In the open airB1formal

   Taking place or located outdoors, especially in a natural setting.

   En plein air

   • We enjoyed an alfresco lunch in the garden.
   • The restaurant offers alfresco dining on the terrace.
   • They held an alfresco concert in the park.

   Synonymesopen-airout-of-doorsoutdooroutside

   Antonymesenclosedindoorinside

2. Outside a buildingB1formal

   Situated or performed outside, not within a structure.

   en plein air

   • The hotel has an alfresco swimming pool area.
   • Alfresco yoga classes are popular in the summer.
   • The wedding reception was held alfresco under the stars.

   Synonymesopen-airout-of-doorsoutdooroutside

   Antonymesindoorinsideinternal

• Adverbe (et adjectif) signifiant « en plein air » ou « dehors ». Souvent utilisé dans le contexte de repas pris à l’extérieur, issu de l’italien « al fresco » (littéralement « au frais »).

An adverb (and adjective) meaning "in the open air" or "outdoors." It is often used in the context of dining or eating outside, derived from Italian "al fresco" (literally "in the fresh [air]").

1. In the open airB2formal

   Taking place or located outdoors, especially in a natural setting.

   En plein air

   • We decided to dine alfresco on the terrace.
   • The concert was held alfresco in the park.
   • They enjoyed an alfresco lunch by the lake.

   Synonymesout-of-doorsoutdoorsoutside

   Antonymesindoors

2. Outside a buildingB2formal

   Situated or occurring outside, not within an enclosed structure.

   en plein air

   • The restaurant offers alfresco seating in the garden.
   • They prefer alfresco activities like hiking and picnicking.
   • The wedding reception was held alfresco under the stars.

   Synonymesout-of-doorsoutdoorsoutside

   Antonymesindoors