This is the 11262nd most frequent French word.
périphérie
"Periphery" – the outer edge or surrounding area of a place.
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.
Il habite à la périphérie de la ville.
He lives on the outskirts of the city.
Here, 'périphérie' refers to the outer rim or boundary of the wheel, indicating the physical edge of a circular object.
La périphérie de cette roue est usée.
The periphery of this wheel is worn out.
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.