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frontier

/ˈfrʌntɪə/

A frontier is a border between two countries. It is also the edge of a land where people have just started to live and build.

Exemples

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1

The travelers reached the frontier at midnight.

The people traveling arrived at the border at 12:00 AM.

2

International law defines the frontier between the two nations.

World laws explain the border line between the two countries.

3

Living on the frontier was very hard for the family.

Living at the edge of the wild land was difficult for the family.

Famille de mots

Nom
frontier
Adjectif
frontier
Apparenté
frontiersman
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Front' of a 'Tier' (level) - it is the very front edge of where we are going.

Quiz rapide

The explorers wanted to see what was beyond the ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : frontier

Exemples

1

The travelers reached the frontier at midnight.

everyday

The people traveling arrived at the border at 12:00 AM.

2

International law defines the frontier between the two nations.

formal

World laws explain the border line between the two countries.

3

Living on the frontier was very hard for the family.

informal

Living at the edge of the wild land was difficult for the family.

4

The study of Mars is the next frontier for science.

academic

Learning about Mars is the next big step for science.

5

Our firm seeks to open a new frontier in the Asian market.

business

Our company wants to start new business in Asia.

Famille de mots

Nom
frontier
Adjectif
frontier
Apparenté
frontiersman

Collocations courantes

cross the frontier to go over the border
frontier town a town located near a border
mountain frontier a border made of mountains
new frontier a new area of knowledge or land
frontier guard a person who protects the border

Phrases Courantes

the final frontier

the last place left to explore (often used for space)

frontier spirit

the brave feeling of people exploring new lands

scientific frontier

the most advanced part of science

Souvent confondu avec

frontier vs border

A border is a specific legal line; a frontier is the wider area or region near that line.

frontier vs front

A front is the forward part of something; a frontier is a boundary of a territory.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'frontier' when talking about history or the limits of what humans know. It sounds more adventurous than the word 'border'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'frontier' for the front of a house, but 'front' should be used instead.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Front' of a 'Tier' (level) - it is the very front edge of where we are going.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'frontiere', meaning the front part or the borderland of a country.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one frontier, two frontiers Often used as an adjective before nouns like 'town' or 'life'
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Contexte culturel

In American history, 'The Frontier' refers to the westward moving border of European settlement.

Quiz rapide

The explorers wanted to see what was beyond the ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : frontier

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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