No. 2,086 in French
abords
The areas or surroundings near a place; vicinity.
In a sentence
Les abords de la ville sont très accueillants.
The outskirts of the city are very welcoming.
The word 'abords' refers to the outskirts or periphery of the city, giving context to the surroundings outside the main urban area.
Nous avons nettoyé les abords du jardin avant la fête.
We cleaned the surroundings of the garden before the party.
Here, 'abords' specifies the immediate vicinity or nearby area around the garden, emphasizing the area adjacent to the focal point.
L'accès aux abords du bâtiment est interdit.
Access to the vicinity of the building is forbidden.
In this case, 'abords' indicates the nearby area or surroundings of the building, highlighting its proximity to the central point of interest.
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