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    Del (en. Del)

    /dɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Limit or threshold in a particular context.
    He crossed the del of possibilities.
    Il a franchi le del des possibilités.
    Indicator or sign that marks a separation.
    This sign indicates the del between the two areas.
    Ce panneau indique le del entre les deux zones.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin 'dellum' meaning valley.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beyond the del
    beyond the limit
    au delà du del
    to reach the del
    to cross the limit
    atteindre le del
    to be at the del
    to be beyond a certain point
    être au del

    Related Words

    threshold
    The place where something begins or ends.
    seuil
    limit
    The boundary or end of something.
    limite
    mark
    A distinctive sign that indicates something.
    marque

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial language, a term used to designate an extreme situation or point of no return.
    He reached a del where he could not go back.
    Il est arrivé à un del où il ne pouvait plus revenir en arrière.