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threshold in French

threshold in French is seuil, seuil de tolérance — threshold means the strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.

threshold in French

seuil
noun
seuil de tolérance
noun
The point where one is mentally or physically vulnerable in response to a provocation or to other nuisances.

What does "threshold" mean?

  1. noun The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
    "She wiped her boots on the mat before crossing the threshold."
  2. noun The point at which something begins, or the level at which an effect kicks in.
    "The company is on the threshold of a major breakthrough."
  3. noun The income level at which you start paying a particular rate of tax.
    "Her raise pushed her just over the higher tax threshold."

threshold in a sentence

  • She wiped her boots on the mat before crossing the threshold.
  • He carried his bride over the threshold.
  • The company is on the threshold of a major breakthrough.
  • Once the noise passes a certain threshold, the alarm triggers automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "threshold" in French?

"threshold" in French is seuil, seuil de tolérance. threshold means: The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.

How do you use "threshold" in a sentence?

Example: "She wiped her boots on the mat before crossing the threshold." In French, "threshold" is seuil, seuil de tolérance.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "threshold": seuil, seuil de tolérance.

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