La frontière
Example: La frontière entre les deux pays est strictement surveillée.
Definition
"La frontière" refers to the border or boundary line separating two countries or territories. It is a physical or imaginary dividing line that marks the limit of one jurisdiction or political entity from another, often monitored or controlled for security and immigration purposes.
Etymology
The word "la frontière" comes from the Old French term 'frontier,' which originally meant 'forehead' or 'front,' symbolizing the front line or edge of a territory. It evolved to signify the border area between lands. Did you know that the term reflects the idea of a 'forefront' in defense or separation?
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"La frontière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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