English–French

“inside” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/dədɑ̃/

Example

Mets ton livre dedans.

Put your book inside.

Illustration for dedans (inside)

How to say “inside” in French

“Inside” in French is dedans.

Something located beyond an outer surface and within an enclosing space.

Full entry for dedans: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dedans

Regarde le sac, il y a quelque chose dedans.

Look at the bag, there's something inside.

Tips for using dedans

  • For a specific container or room, "à l'intérieur de" takes a noun after de, whereas dedans usually replaces that location phrase.

Other French words for “inside”

Il est heureux au-dedans.

He is happy inside.

Il fait froid à l'intérieur.

It is cold inside.

Regarde ce sac, qu'est-ce qu'il y a là-dedans ?

Look at this bag; what's inside?

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