French Conversation · Level 28
89 words
French word
bordure
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔʁdyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounedge
Example
La bordure du cadre est dorée.
The edge of the frame is gilded.
More examples
On a réparé la bordure de la route ce matin.
We repaired the edge of the road this morning.
Core concept
A visible strip running around the outside of a frame, space, or ornament.
Common phrases
bordure de la route
edge of the road
bordure du jardin
garden border
bordure en métal
metal edging
Similar words
bord: The part at the edge of an object or surface.
contour: A line showing the outer shape of an object or figure.
Definition in French
Mot désignant la bande ou le contour qui marque la limite d'un objet, d'un espace ou d'un élément décoratif.
Word origin
French formed bordure from bord, meaning edge, by adding the noun-forming suffix -ure for something that serves as an edging.
Usage tips
- In la bordure du trottoir, bordure commonly refers to the curb or raised edge of a sidewalk.