This is the 8811th most frequent French word.
bornes
Limits or boundary markers.
Here, 'bornes' refers to 'kilométriques', indicating physical markers that display distances between locations.
Les bornes kilométriques le long de cette route indiquent la distance.
The milestones along this road indicate the distance.
In this context, 'bornes' metaphorically refers to limits or boundaries, indicating an abstract concept of acceptable behavior.
Nous devons rester dans les bornes de la courtoisie lors de cette discussion.
We must stay within the bounds of courtesy during this discussion.
Here, 'borne' refers to a device or station used for charging, showing its application in modern technology.