Foreign
Adjective
UK
/ˈfɒr.ən/
US
/ˈfɔːr.ən/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
From another country or not familiar.
Example
"She loves learning foreign languages like French and Japanese."
"Foreign students often bring new ideas and perspectives to class."
"The food seemed foreign at first, but they really enjoyed it."
Explanation
Foreign means something or someone that comes from another country or place. For example, “She speaks three foreign languages.” It can describe ideas, cultures, food, or people not native to your country. The word can also mean something unfamiliar or strange, like “That idea sounds foreign to me.” Foreign helps show differences between local and outside things, often related to travel, communication, and culture.