external

• Qui se trouve à l'extérieur, sur la face extérieure ou provenant de l'extérieur d'un lieu, d'une organisation ou d'un système.

Relating to the outside or outer part of something; coming from outside a particular place, organization, or system.

1. Outside or outerB1formal

   Relating to or located on the outside or surface of something.

   externe

   • The external walls of the building need painting.
   • External factors like weather can affect the crop yield.
   • The device has an external battery pack.

   Synonymesexteriorouteroutsideoutwardsurface

   Antonymesinnerinteriorinternal

2. Foreign or outside an organizationB2formal

   Coming from or relating to a source outside a particular group, organization, or country.

   externe (à une organisation)

   • The company hired an external consultant for the project.
   • External auditors reviewed the financial statements.
   • The government is dealing with external threats to national security.

   Synonymesalienexogenousexteriorextraneousextrinsicforeignouteroutsideoutward

   Antonymesdomesticinternal

• Nom désignant ce qui se trouve à l'extérieur ou concerne la face extérieure, ainsi qu'une caractéristique ou un aspect externe de quelque chose.

A noun referring to something that is situated on or relating to the outside, or an outward feature or aspect of something.

1. Outside appearance or featuresB2formal

   The outer parts or aspects of something, especially in contrast to its inner nature.

   Apparence extérieure

   • The externals of the building were beautifully designed.
   • She focused on the externals of the project rather than its core.
   • The externals of the car were polished to perfection.

   Synonymesappearanceexteriorfacadeoutsidesurface