bordure

/bɔʁ.dyʁ/
edge or border

La bordure du tapis est usée.

The edge of the rug is worn.


general

The edge or border of something, often a piece of fabric, a field, or a body of water.

Elle a cousu une bordure en dentelle sur sa robe.

She sewed a lace border onto her dress.

Les champs sont entourés de bordures d'arbres.

The fields are surrounded by tree borders.

In fashion and textiles, 'bordure' refers to a decorative edge added to a garment or fabric.

geographical

A narrow strip of land or water, often used in geography or landscaping.

La bordure du lac est idéale pour la pêche.

The edge of the lake is ideal for fishing.

Collocations

bordure de mercoastlinebordure de tissufabric edgebordure de champfield border

Antonyms

Related Phrases

mettre en bordurephrase
to place along the edge

Pro Tip

Usage in Textiles

In sewing, 'bordure' often refers to a decorative trim or edge added to a garment.

Word Origin

From Old French 'bordure', meaning 'edge' or 'border', derived from 'bord' (edge).

Usage Notes

'Bordure' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, especially in fashion, geography, and agriculture.

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