No. 452 in French
étrangères
"Foreign" or "foreigners" (feminine plural).
In a sentence
Elle a fait des études en langues étrangères.
She studied foreign languages.
In this sentence, 'étrangères' is an adjective modifying the noun 'langues,' emphasizing studies in languages that are foreign to the speaker's perspective.
Il est curieux des cultures étrangères.
He is curious about foreign cultures.
Here, 'étrangères' describes the noun 'cultures,' indicating interest in cultures outside the speaker's own.
Les relations étrangères nécessitent souvent des diplomates expérimentés.
Foreign relations often require experienced diplomats.
The word 'étrangères' qualifies 'relations,' denoting interactions between different countries or foreign entities.
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