French · Travel & Places
frontiere
border
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
A line dividing two countries or regions.
Example
La frontiere franco-espagnole traverse les Pyrenees.
The Franco-Spanish border crosses the Pyrenees.
Etymology
'Frontière' originates from the Latin 'finis', meaning end or limit. Over time, it has come to denote the dividing line between two territories.
How & Where It’s Used
'Frontière' is commonly used in formal and legal contexts, particularly in discussions about geography and laws. It is understood across all Francophone countries.