Le périmètre
Example: Le périmètre de sécurité autour du chantier est bien délimité.
Definition
"Le périmètre" refers to the boundary or outer edge that encloses a specific area, often used to describe the limits of a space such as a construction site or a secured zone.
Etymology
The term "le périmètre" comes from the Greek words 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'metron' meaning 'measure.' It entered French through Latin, emphasizing the concept of measuring around an area to define its limits.
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"Le périmètre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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