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    L’extrémité (en. The end)

    lɛkstʁɛmite

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The final or farthest part of an object or surface.
    The end of the road was blocked by debris.
    L'extrémité de la route était bloquée par des débris.
    A point that represents the greatest distance.
    He decided to climb to the extremity of the mountain.
    Il a décidé d'escalader l'extrémité de la montagne.
    In the medical field, one of the parts of a limb.
    The tip of the finger is very sensitive.
    L'extrémité du doigt est très sensible.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'extremitas', from 'extremus' which means 'the farthest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the extremity
    at the end of something.
    à l'extrémité
    tip of the fingers
    the tips of the fingers.
    extrémité des doigts
    at the extremity of
    at the limit or at the end of.
    à l'extrémité de

    Related Words

    extreme
    Which is at a point very far from the limits.
    extrême
    bordering
    Which is at the limit or at the border.
    limitrophe
    point
    The finest or sharpest part of an object.
    pointe

    Slang Meanings

    At its maximum, at its peak.
    He reached the limit of his patience.
    Il est arrivé à l'extrémité de sa patience.
    To have excessive behaviors.
    He acted with an extremity that was not appropriate for the situation.
    Il a agi avec une extrémité qui ne correspondait pas à la situation.