outer space

• Espace immense et apparemment infini situé au-delà de l'atmosphère terrestre, contenant les étoiles, les planètes, les galaxies et d'autres corps célestes. Caractérisé par un milieu proche du vide, avec une densité et une pression extrêmement faibles.

The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere, containing stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies. It is characterized by a near-vacuum environment with extremely low density and pressure.

1. The universe beyond EarthA2formal

   The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere, containing stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies.

   espace extra-atmosphérique

   • Astronauts travel to outer space to conduct scientific experiments.
   • The telescope can see deep into outer space.
   • Outer space is a vacuum with no air or gravity.

2. Figurative: a state of distractionB2informal

   Used informally to describe someone who is not paying attention or is lost in thought.

   dans la lune

   • He was staring into outer space during the lecture.
   • She seemed to be in outer space, not listening to a word I said.
   • Stop daydreaming and come back from outer space.