French word

limite

Pronunciation

IPA/limit/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlimit

Example

Je connais ma limite.

I know my limit.

Illustration for limite (limit)

More examples

Attention à la limite de vitesse sur cette route.

Watch out for the speed limit on this road.

Core concept

A final line in a range of space, ability, or acceptable behavior.

Common phrases

  • la limite de vitesse

    speed limit

  • dépasser la limite

    exceed the limit

Similar words

seuil: A threshold marking the point where entry or a new activity begins.
restriction: A rule or constraint that limits an action or amount.

Definition in French

Point ou degré au-delà duquel une situation change, une action devient impossible ou une capacité est dépassée.

Word origin

Latin limes originally denoted a boundary or frontier; French limite extended this physical sense to points of degree and capacity.

Usage tips

  • In colloquial speech, C'est limite can mean 'borderline' or 'not quite acceptable', a use distinct from the concrete noun.

Other meanings

  • restrictionnoun
  • boundarynoun

Opposites

Related words

Word lists with this word