English–French

“outlying” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁʒinal/

Example

La zone marginale du village est tranquille.

The outlying area of the village is quiet.

Illustration for marginal (outlying)

How to say “outlying” in French

“Outlying” in French is marginal.

A mark at the outer edge of a page, extended to people, places, or issues kept outside the main focus.

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

Example sentences with marginal

La personne marginale a du mal à trouver un emploi.

The marginal person has difficulty finding a job.

Tips for using marginal

  • As an adjective, marginal agrees in gender and number: marginal, marginale, marginaux, or marginales.

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