English–French
“outskirts” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/peʁifeʁi/
Example
Le supermarché est en périphérie de la ville.
The supermarket is on the outskirts of the city.
How to say “outskirts” in French
“Outskirts” in French is périphérie.
The uneven edge of a city, surrounding the core with a mixture of built-up districts and open spaces.
Example sentences with périphérie
Ma famille vit en périphérie depuis dix ans.
My family has lived in the suburbs for ten years.
Tips for using périphérie
- Banlieue usually points to a residential suburb, whereas périphérie can also include industrial, commercial, and undeveloped areas.