This is the 11102nd most frequent French word.
pourtour
"Pourtour" means "perimeter" or "surrounding edge."
In this sentence, 'pourtour' refers to the perimeter or boundary of a physical space, like a garden.
Le pourtour du jardin est bordé de haies.
The perimeter of the garden is lined with hedges.
Here, 'pourtour' signifies the border or surrounding area of a specific feature, in this case, a lake.
Nous avons exploré le pourtour du lac à pied.
We explored the circumference of the lake on foot.
In this example, 'pourtour' is used to describe the area around a city, often highlighting its geographical context or surroundings.