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    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.