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externe

external, outside

adjective ex-TAIRN Rare

Also means

outpatient (medical)

Usage Note

Externe contrasts with interne (internal/resident). In French schools and hospitals, un externe is a student or doctor who attends during the day but does not sleep on the premises.

Examples

"La façade externe du bâtiment est rénovée."

Natural Translation

The external facade of the building is being renovated.

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