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    Bordé (en. Bordered)

    /bɔʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that has clearly defined edges.
    This sheet is bordered with a beautiful golden border.
    Cette feuille est bordée d'une belle bordure dorée.
    Refers to a place or thing that is delineated or framed.
    The garden is bordered by hedges.
    Le jardin est bordé de haies.
    Refers to something that is on the outskirts or is limited.
    The circle is bordered by a red line.
    Le cercle est bordé par une ligne rouge.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'border', derived from the ancient term 'bord' meaning 'limit' or 'strip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bordered by debts
    Refers to a person who has a lot of debts.
    bordé de dettes
    bordered by flowers
    When something is decorated or surrounded by flowers.
    bordé de fleurs
    to be surrounded by success
    Refers to a person who has had a lot of success.
    être bordé de succès

    Related Words

    edges
    The sides or limits of an object.
    bords
    border
    A term in English meaning 'limit' or 'border'.
    border
    border
    A line or boundary that frames something.
    bordure

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad financial state.
    He is broke after all his expenses.
    Il est bordé après toutes ses dépenses.
    To be under pressure or in a difficult situation.
    He really feels overwhelmed by his work.
    Il se sent vraiment bordé par son travail.