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    Bornait (en. Bounded)

    [bɔʁnɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To set limits to something.
    He limited his ideas to the only options presented.
    Il bornait ses idées aux seules options présentées.
    To restrict the scope of application or intervention.
    She confined her thoughts to what she knew.
    Elle bornait ses réflexions à ce qu'elle connaissait.
    To establish geographical or physical limits.
    The land was bounded by an old wall.
    Le terrain était borné par un mur ancien.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'borner', coming from the Latin 'bournare' meaning to delimit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    necessity of delimiting
    Expression meaning that it is essential to set limits.
    nécessité de bornait
    without delimiting
    To act freely, without constraints.
    sans borner
    to delimit
    Only within the defined framework.
    à bornait

    Related Words

    to delimit
    Verb meaning to delimit or restrict.
    borner
    boundary
    An element marking a limit, whether physical or figurative.
    borne
    boundary marking
    The act of determining and marking the boundaries of a territory.
    bornage

    Slang Meanings

    To be within the lines
    When he speaks, he clearly limits his statements.
    Quand il parle, il bornait bien ses propos.
    To stay within one's field
    She has always known how to set limits on her ambitions.
    Elle a toujours su bornait ses ambitions.