d'un autre monde
The phrase "out of this world" in French is translated as d'un autre monde.
The phrase d'un autre monde is used to describe something extraordinary, exceptional or incredibly impressive, much like the English idiom.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'de' (of/from), 'un' (a), 'autre' (other) and 'monde' (world).
Did you know?
- The phrase shares a linguistic root with the Latin 'mundus', which is the same root used in the English word 'mundane', though in English 'mundane' implies boredom while the French root implies purity.
- Because monde can also refer to 'the people' or 'the public' in certain French expressions, calling something d'un autre monde can occasionally imply it is socially alien or incomprehensible to the common person.
Examples in context
- Ce dessert est d'un autre monde !This dessert is out of this world!
- Ce dessert est d'un autre monde.This dessert is out of this world.
- Son talent est vraiment d'un autre monde.Her talent is truly out of this world.
- Le paysage était d'un autre monde.The landscape was out of this world.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are eating at a new restaurant.
- GabrielTu as goûté ce plat ?Have you tasted this dish?
- LéaOui, c'est d'un autre monde !Yes, it is out of this world!
- GabrielJe suis d'accord, c'est incroyable.I agree, it is incredible.
- LéaOn doit revenir ici souvent.We must come back here often.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autre, monde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
