French word

cordon

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁdɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncord

Example

Le cordon du sac s'est cassé.

The cord on the bag broke.

Illustration for cordon (cord)

More examples

Le cordon d'alimentation est endommagé, je ne peux pas allumer l'ordinateur.

The power cord is damaged, so I can't turn on the computer.

Core concept

A narrow soft line that can be pulled tight to secure an object or laid out to separate spaces.

Common phrases

  • cordon d'alimentation

    power cord

  • cordon de serrage

    drawstring

Similar words

ficelle: Thin, flexible string used for tying parcels or simple handiwork.
lacet: A thin lace threaded through shoes or clothing and tied to fasten them.
corde: A thick, strong rope used to pull or support heavy loads.
ruban: A flat, wide strip of fabric or material used for decoration or bows.

Definition in French

Petit cordage ou bande fine, souvent flexible, servant à attacher, fermer ou marquer une limite.

Word origin

The French noun developed from corde with the diminutive ending -on, while corde ultimately comes from Latin chorda and Greek khordē.

Usage tips

  • For a security or medical barrier, French normally specifies the function in phrases such as cordon de sécurité or cordon sanitaire.

Other meanings

  • cordonnoun

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