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    Bordée (en. Bordered)

    /bɔʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bordée is a group of words spoken in the context of a song or a formula.
    At the party, everyone sang a bordée of choruses.
    Lors de la fête, tout le monde a chanté une bordée de refrains.
    Maritime term for the side of a ship.
    The ship heeled over, turning the wind on the sail.
    Le navire a pris une bordée, faisant tourner le vent sur la voile.
    A flood of emotions or words.
    She launched a barrage of reproaches at her friend.
    Elle a lancé une bordée de reproches à son ami.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from the word 'bord', which refers to a limit or boundary.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a barrage of compliments
    A large quantity of compliments.
    bordée de compliments
    bursts of laughter
    Moments of great hilarity.
    bordées de rire

    Related Words

    bord
    The limit of a space or surface.
    bord
    border
    The part that frames something.
    bordure
    edging
    The action of bordering or surrounding something.
    bordage

    Slang Meanings

    A large quantity
    He had a wave of success this year.
    Il a eu une bordée de succès cette année.
    A series of jokes
    It was a barrage of jokes that entertained everyone.
    C'était une bordée de blagues qui a amusé tout le monde.