cutting edge in French

cutting edge in French is lame, pointe — cutting edge means so new and advanced that nothing else has gone further; at the front of what is currently possible in a field. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.

cutting edge in French

lame

noun

The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.

pointe

noun

(idiomatic, by extension, often with "on the") The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

What does "cutting edge" mean?

adjective So new and advanced that nothing else has gone further; at the front of what is currently possible in a field. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.
"The lab uses cutting-edge gene-editing techniques."
noun The most advanced position in the development of something, where new work is being done first.
"The company sat at the cutting edge of battery research for a decade."
noun The sharpened edge of a blade or tool, the part that does the cutting.
"Keep the cutting edge away from you when you sharpen a chisel."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cutting edge in a sentence

The lab uses cutting-edge gene-editing techniques.
Their graphics were cutting-edge in 2010 and look dated now.
The company sat at the cutting edge of battery research for a decade.
Keep the cutting edge away from you when you sharpen a chisel.

Similar words in French

advanced forefront frontier groundbreaking leading-edge pioneering state-of-the-art vanguard

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cutting edge" in French?

"cutting edge" in French is lame, pointe. cutting edge means: So new and advanced that nothing else has gone further; at the front of what is currently possible in a field. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.

How do you use "cutting edge" in a sentence?

Example: "The lab uses cutting-edge gene-editing techniques." In French, "cutting edge" is lame, pointe.

Are there other ways to say "cutting edge" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cutting edge": lame, pointe.

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