This is the 9230th most frequent French word.
cordon
A cord, string, or ribbon.
Here, 'cordon' refers to a physical cable or wire serving as a connection.
Le cordon relie les deux appareils électroniques.
The cord connects the two electronic devices.
In this case, 'cordon' refers to a boundary or line set up for protection or security reasons.
Ils ont installé un cordon de sécurité autour de la zone.
They installed a security cordon around the area.
Here, 'cordon' is used as part of the culinary term 'cordon bleu,' indicating a refined style or dish often associated with cooking excellence.