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    Frontière (en. Border)

    /fʁɔ̃.tjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Line of separation between two states or territories.
    The river marks the border between the two countries.
    Le fleuve marque la frontière entre les deux pays.
    Limit of what is acceptable or allowed.
    It is important to respect the boundaries of privacy.
    Il est important de respecter les frontières de la vie privée.
    Controlled passage area.
    The police check documents at the border.
    La police vérifie les papiers à la frontière.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'frontalis', relating to the forehead, which can be interpreted as the limit of a territory.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cross a border
    To move from one country to another.
    traverser une frontière
    establish a border
    To determine the boundary between two territories.
    établir une frontière
    defend a border
    To protect the boundary of a territory.
    défendre une frontière

    Related Words

    territory
    Geographical space controlled by a state or entity.
    territoire
    zone
    Delimited space, often under certain regulations.
    zone
    barrier
    Element that prevents passage, such as a fence or wall.
    barrière

    Slang Meanings

    To have strict limits.
    One should not cross the boundaries of what is acceptable.
    Il ne faut pas franchir les frontières de l'acceptable.
    To be very rigid about one's principles.
    She is always particular about her personal boundaries.
    Elle est toujours à cheval sur ses frontières personnelles.