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No. 11,102 in French

pourtour

"Pourtour" means "perimeter" or "surrounding edge."

In a sentence

  • Le pourtour du jardin est bordé de haies.

    The perimeter of the garden is lined with hedges.

    In this sentence, 'pourtour' refers to the perimeter or boundary of a physical space, like a garden.

  • Nous avons exploré le pourtour du lac à pied.

    We explored the circumference of the lake on foot.

    Here, 'pourtour' signifies the border or surrounding area of a specific feature, in this case, a lake.

  • Le pourtour de la ville offre une vue magnifique sur les montagnes.

    The outskirts of the city provide a magnificent view of the mountains.

    In this example, 'pourtour' is used to describe the area around a city, often highlighting its geographical context or surroundings.

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