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/bɔʁ/

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Translation

edge, side

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Word origin

From a Germanic root, Frankish bord ('plank, side of a ship'). The same root gave English 'board' and 'border'.

Origin
Frankish
Root
bord
English cognates
board, border

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbords

Examples

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We ate by the river.

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He was on the verge of tears this morning.

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The glass is filled to the brim.

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All the passengers are finally on board the plane.

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Put your glass on the edge of the table.

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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 8: bord, debout, attaquer and 7 more words.