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    Rebord (en. Flange)

    /ʁə.bɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rounded or protruding edge of a surface.
    The edge of the table was decorated.
    Le rebord de la table était décoré.
    Raised part of an environment, such as a sidewalk.
    She sat on the edge of the sidewalk.
    Elle s'est assise sur le rebord du trottoir.
    Edge of a window or an opening.
    The window ledge allows for placing flowers.
    Le rebord de la fenêtre permet de poser des fleurs.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rebord', composed of 're-' and 'bord'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the edge
    At the limit or border of something.
    sur le rebord
    window sill
    The horizontal space at the bottom of a window.
    rebord de fenêtre
    road edge
    The elevated space or border of a road.
    rebord de route

    Related Words

    edge
    Limit or side of an object.
    bord
    margin
    Free space or edge of a page.
    marge
    border
    Fringe or outline of a defined space.
    bordure

    Slang Meanings

    Expression designating a limit or a restricted area.
    You are really on the edge with that attitude.
    Tu es vraiment sur le rebord avec cette attitude.