externeadjectivecommon nounSyllable DecompositionexterneEtymologyexpandfrom Latin externus.Definitions1. A student at a college or high school who does not board at the institution, and comes from outside to attend classes, lessons.expandLes pensionnaires et les externes. - On ne reçoit dans ce collège que des externes.2. A medical student who, after a competitive examination, is in charge of a service in a hospital, without living there.expandPluralexternesSee alsoexternes (cn.) externes (adj.)