No. 6,062 in French

edge

The French word "edge" translates to **"bord"**, meaning the boundary or outer limit of a surface or object.

In a sentence

Le bord du lac est très calme le matin.
The edge of the lake is very calm in the morning.
Here, 'bord' refers to the physical edge or boundary of the lake, illustrating a concrete spatial context.
Il est toujours sur le fil du rasoir avec ses décisions risquées.
He is always on the edge of the knife with his risky decisions.
In this sentence, 'sur le fil du rasoir' metaphorically describes being in a precarious or dangerous situation, representing an abstract usage of 'edge'.
Cette technologie est à la pointe de l'innovation.
This technology is at the edge of innovation.
The phrase 'à la pointe' metaphorically expresses being at the forefront or cutting edge of progress, showing an abstract and positive usage of 'edge'.

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