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brink in French

brink in French is bord, lisière — brink means the edge of something steep or dangerous, such as a cliff.

brink in French

bord
noun
lisière
noun

What does "brink" mean?

  1. noun The edge of something steep or dangerous, such as a cliff.
    "They stood at the brink of the canyon, looking down."
  2. noun The point right before something (often something serious) happens.
    "The two countries were on the brink of war."

brink in a sentence

  • They stood at the brink of the canyon, looking down.
  • The two countries were on the brink of war.
  • The company was on the brink of bankruptcy before the buyout.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brink" in French?

"brink" in French is bord, lisière. brink means: The edge of something steep or dangerous, such as a cliff.

How do you use "brink" in a sentence?

Example: "They stood at the brink of the canyon, looking down." In French, "brink" is bord, lisière.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "brink": bord, lisière.

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