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    Cordon (en. Cord)

    [kɔʁdɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long strip of fabric or any other material.
    She tied the package with a red cord.
    Elle a attaché le paquet avec un cordon rouge.
    A group of people forming a barrier or security.
    The police formed a cordon around the crime scene.
    Les policiers ont formé un cordon autour de la scène du crime.
    Band of a distinctive color to indicate a status.
    He wore a black cord to show his rank.
    Il portait un cordon noir pour montrer son rang.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'cordo' which means 'rope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sanitary cordon
    Measures taken to isolate and contain an infection.
    cordon sanitaire
    to create a cordon
    To form a human barrier for protection or security.
    faire le cordon
    red cord
    Indicator of distinction, often used in ceremonies.
    cordon rouge

    Related Words

    cordelier
    Ornate strip of fabric often used in fashion.
    cordelière
    shoemaking
    Workshop where shoes are made and repaired.
    cordonnerie
    rope
    Thicker braided thread than the cord, used for heavy work.
    corde

    Slang Meanings

    Cord used to delineate an area in gatherings.
    We put up cords to better organize the crowd.
    On a mis des cordons pour mieux organiser la foule.
    Term used in the security field to designate a barrier.
    Security agents set up a cordon around the VIP area.
    Les agents de sécurité ont mis un cordon autour de la zone VIP.