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abroad

UK
/əˈbrɔːd/
US
/əˈbrɔd/

Translations

abroadadjective
Literary/archaic predicative adjective meaning ‘in circulation; prevalent’
répanduAu sens de « qui circule dans l'opinion ».
Rumours were abroad in the city.
Des rumeurs étaient répandues dans la ville.
abroadadverb
UK
/əˈbrɔːd/
US
/əˈbrɔd/
à l'étranger
She studied abroad for a year to improve her language skills.
Elle a étudié à l'étranger pendant un an pour améliorer ses compétences linguistiques.
Additional translations
dehorsSens littéraire ou vieilli.
en libertéAu sens de « libre, non capturé ».
au loin
Synonyms
overseas
away
out of the country
in foreign countries

Definitions

abroadadjective
In general circulation or prevalent; widely current (used after a copular verb).
Rumours are abroad that the minister will resign.
abroadadverb
In or to a foreign country or countries.
She studied abroad for a year to improve her language skills.
In different directions; over a wide area.
The news spread abroad quickly, reaching every corner of the town.
Out of doors; outside.
The children were playing abroad in the garden all afternoon.
At large; freely moving about; wandering.
The escaped convict is still abroad.
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