English–French
“overseas” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/utʁəmɛʁ/
Example
Il travaille outre-mer depuis cinq ans.
He has been working overseas for five years.
How to say “overseas” in French
“Overseas” in French is outre-mer.
An overseas region viewed as part of a wider country across the sea.
Example sentences with outre-mer
Ma sœur vit outre-mer depuis deux ans.
My sister has been living overseas for two years.
Tips for using outre-mer
- Outre-mer has a formal geographic or administrative tone, while à l'étranger often suits the simpler meaning abroad.