Cool MateMeaning of Foreign
in or from a country that is not your own
In simple words: Something that comes from another country.
Foreign in a sentence
- She is learning a foreign language to improve her career prospects.
- The foreign exchange student stayed with a local family during the school year.
- He has a foreign accent that makes him sound different.
- Many foreign films can provide insight into different cultures.
- The museum has an exhibit dedicated to foreign art from various countries.
How to use Foreign
Use 'foreign' when describing something from outside your own country. It's common in discussions about travel, culture, or citizenship. Avoid using it in overly informal situations.
Grammar pattern
foreign + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'foreign' as 'for a range' - things that come from a range of other places.
Related words
Collocations with Foreign
Synonyms for Foreign
Common mistakes with Foreign
- Confused with 'foreigner' which refers to a person from another country.
- Misusing 'foreign' as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Incorrectly combining 'foreign' with non-nouns, like 'foreignly.'
Compare Foreign with Overseas, International, Alien, External, Exotic
Foreign appears in
Foreign in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أجنبي
شيء يأتي من بلد آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিদেশী
অন্য দেশ থেকে আসা কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Fremd, ausländisch
Etwas, das aus einem anderen Land kommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Extranjero
Algo que viene de otro país.
- Persianفارسی
خارجی
چیزی که از کشور دیگری میآید.
- FrenchFrançais
Étranger
Quelque chose qui vient d'un autre pays.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विदेशी
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो दूसरे देश से आती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Straniero
Qualcosa che viene da un altro paese.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Estrangeiro
Algo que vem de outro país.
- RussianРусский
Иностранный
Что-то, что происходит из другой страны.
- Urduاردو
غیر ملکی، بیرونی
کوئی ایسی چیز جو دوسرے ملک سے آئی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
外国的
来自另一个国家的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Foreign
What does Foreign mean?
Something that comes from another country.
What is the definition of Foreign?
in or from a country that is not your own
How do you use Foreign in a sentence?
She is learning a foreign language to improve her career prospects.
Can you give another example of Foreign?
The foreign exchange student stayed with a local family during the school year.
What are synonyms for Foreign?
Common alternatives include overseas, international, alien, external, exotic.
What is the opposite of Foreign?
Opposite meanings include domestic, local.
What words go with Foreign?
It commonly pairs with be, look, sound, slightly, distinctly, be, look, sound, slightly, distinctly, be, feel, seem, very, completely, entirely.
What are common mistakes when using Foreign?
Confused with 'foreigner' which refers to a person from another country. Misusing 'foreign' as a verb instead of an adjective. Incorrectly combining 'foreign' with non-nouns, like 'foreignly.'
How do you pronounce Foreign?
US: /["/ˈfɔːrən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɒrən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Foreign?
Use 'foreign' when describing something from outside your own country. It's common in discussions about travel, culture, or citizenship. Avoid using it in overly informal situations.
What CEFR level is Foreign?
"Foreign" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.