outward

• Qui concerne l'apparence ou la surface d'une chose, par opposition à sa réalité intérieure ou essentielle.

Relating to the external appearance or surface of something, as opposed to its inner nature.

1. External or physicalB2formal

   Relating to the physical world or observable reality, as opposed to internal thoughts or feelings.

   extérieur / observable

   • Her outward calm hid her inner anxiety.
   • The outward appearance of the building is modern.
   • He showed no outward signs of distress.

   Synonymesapparentexteriorexternalmanifestobservableouterphysicalvisible

   Antonymesinternalinward

2. Going out or leavingB2formal

   Directed away from a place or center; departing.

   qui part / de départ

   • The outward journey took three hours.
   • All outward flights are delayed due to the storm.
   • The outward flow of water from the lake is controlled by a dam.

   Synonymesleavingoutboundoutgoing

   Antonymesinward

• Adverbe signifiant « vers l'extérieur » ou « depuis un point central ». Décrit un mouvement ou une direction depuis l'intérieur de quelque chose. Peut aussi s'employer au sens figuré pour décrire l'apparence ou le comportement extérieur.

An adverb meaning 'toward the outside' or 'away from a central point.' It describes movement or direction away from the interior of something. It can also be used figuratively to describe external appearance or behavior.

1. Toward the outsideB2formal

   Moving or directed away from the center or interior toward the exterior.

   Vers l'extérieur

   • The door opens outward, not inward.
   • She looked outward from the window at the garden.
   • The city expands outward from the central square.

   Synonymesawayforthoutoutsideoutwards

   Antonymesinward