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
The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
pointe
(idiomatic, by extension, often with "on the") The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
What does "cutting edge" mean?
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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."
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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."
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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."
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.
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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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