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    Extrémités (en. Ends)

    /ɛk.tʁe.mi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The furthest areas of a body, such as fingers or toes.
    His extremities are cold in winter.
    Il a froid aux extrémités en hiver.
    The edges or limits of an object.
    The ends of the table need to be carefully sanded.
    Les extrémités de la table doivent être soigneusement poncées.
    In geometry, points at the edges of a figure.
    The extremities of the line represent the points of intersection.
    Les extrémités de la ligne représentent les points d'intersection.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'extremitas', meaning 'external element'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to extremes
    To act in an extreme manner to achieve a goal.
    aller aux extrémités
    to the extremities
    In an exhaustive or complete manner.
    jusqu'aux extrémités
    the extremities of the world
    The most remote places.
    les extrémités du monde

    Related Words

    extreme
    Which is at the extreme in importance or degree.
    extrême
    terminal
    Which marks an end.
    terminal
    periphery
    Area outside or away from the center.
    périphérie

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to the end of a situation.
    We are at the extremes of the agreements, everything is up in the air.
    On est aux extrémités des accords, tout est en l'air.
    Used to describe a significant constraint or stress.
    He is under pressure at work to the point of extremities.
    Il est mis aux extrémités avec tant de pression au travail.