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border in French

border in French is frontière, bord, bordure — border means the line separating two countries, states, or regions.

border in French

frontière
noun
The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
bord
noun
The outer edge of something.
bordure
noun
The outer edge of something.
bordure
noun
A decorative strip around the edge of something.
parterre
noun
A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.
plate-bande
noun
A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.
délimiter
verb
(transitive) To put a border on something.
border
verb

What does "border" mean?

  1. noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
    "They crossed the border into Canada just before sunset."
  2. noun The outer edge of something, or a decorative strip around that edge.
    "The tablecloth had a lace border sewn around the edges."
  3. verb To share a boundary with, or lie right next to.
    "France borders Spain to the south."

border in a sentence

  • They crossed the border into Canada just before sunset.
  • Tensions have flared along the border for years.
  • The tablecloth had a lace border sewn around the edges.
  • France borders Spain to the south.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "border" in French?

"border" in French is frontière, bord, bordure. border means: The line separating two countries, states, or regions.

How do you use "border" in a sentence?

Example: "They crossed the border into Canada just before sunset." In French, "border" is frontière, bord, bordure.

Are there other ways to say "border" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "border": frontière, bord, bordure, parterre, plate-bande, délimiter.

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