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    Bord (en. Edge)

    /bɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The lateral part of an object.
    The edge of the table is damaged.
    Le bord de la table est abîmé.
    The limit or contour of a surface.
    He planted a tree at the edge of the road.
    Il a planté un arbre au bord de la route.
    The side of a ship.
    We spent the whole day on board the boat.
    Nous avons passé toute la journée à bord du bateau.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bordum', meaning 'edge' or 'riverbank'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To go to the edge
    To get closer to the limit or the end.
    aller au bord
    Seaside
    Area that borders the ocean or the sea.
    bord de mer
    Water's edge
    Riverbanks or areas near a body of water.
    bord de l'eau
    Brothel
    Disorganized information, often used in a colloquial manner.
    bordel

    Related Words

    Edges
    Plural of edge.
    bords
    Border
    The limit of a surface or space.
    bordure
    Brothel
    A chaotic or disordered place.
    bordel
    Edges of a path
    The sides of a path or road.
    bords d'un chemin

    Slang Meanings

    A confusion or a mess.
    That party was a real mess!
    Cette fête était un vrai bordel !
    To be on board with a situation.
    I'm in a mess with this project.
    Je suis dans le bord avec ce projet.