No. 11,262 in French
périphérie
"Periphery" – the outer edge or surrounding area of a place.
In a sentence
Il habite à la périphérie de la ville.
He lives on the outskirts of the city.
In this sentence, 'périphérie' is used to describe the outer edges or outskirts of the city, emphasizing a location at the limits of an urban area.
La périphérie de cette roue est usée.
The periphery of this wheel is worn out.
Here, 'périphérie' refers to the outer rim or boundary of the wheel, indicating the physical edge of a circular object.
Les périphéries du problème doivent être étudiées.
The peripheries of the issue must be studied.
In this third usage, 'périphéries' stands for metaphorical boundaries or less central aspects of a problem, showcasing a figurative application in the analysis of topics.
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