Le bord
Example: Le bord de la table est un peu cassé.
Definition
"Le bord" refers to the edge or border of an object, such as the outermost part or margin where the surface ends. For example, in "Le bord de la table est un peu cassé," it indicates the table's edge that is slightly broken.
Etymology
The French phrase "le bord" comes from Old French "bord," meaning edge or border, which in turn derives from a Germanic root related to the English word "board." Did you know that the word "board" originally referred to a plank of wood, linking it to the idea of an edge or surface?
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"Le bord" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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