Frontières (en. Borders)
/fʁɔ̃.tjɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Line that separates two countries or two geographical areas.
The borders of France are well defined.
Les frontières de la France sont bien définies.
Limit in terms of rights or competencies.
It is important to respect the boundaries of privacy.
Il est important de respecter les frontières de la vie privée.
Symbolic concept that determines cultural or social divisions.
The borders between cultures can sometimes be blurred.
Les frontières entre les cultures peuvent parfois être floues.
Etymology
From Latin 'frontalis', which means 'of the front', with the sense of 'limit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cross borders
Move from one territory to another.
traverser les frontières
respect borders
Honor the established limits.
respecter les frontières
breach borders
Exceed a geographical or symbolic limit.
franchir les frontières
Related Words
limit
Edge or end of a space.
limite
territory
Geographical area considered as a domain.
territoire
barrier
Physical elements creating a separation.
barrière
Slang Meanings
Be on the edge of something.
He is at the borders of madness.
Il est aux frontières de la folie.
Manage complex situations.
Sometimes you have to play with the boundaries of the rules.
Il faut parfois jouer avec les frontières des règles.