How do you pronounce 'Rim' and 'bord'?

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What is an example sentence for Rim in French?

English: "The rim of the cup was chipped." | French: "Le bord de la tasse était ébréché."

noun · verb

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rim Meaning in French (rim signification en français)

Q: What is 'bord' called in English?

'bord' in English is called "Rim". Rim refers to: Le bord extérieur, la limite ou la marge de quelque chose, en particulier de quelque chose de circulaire ou de courbé.

nounbord, jante

verbborder

Synonymes:bordurecerclelimite

bord in English:rim

Phonetic:bɔʁ

Plural: rims

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de rim en français est bord, jante, border. (Le bord extérieur, la limite ou la marge de quelque chose, en particulier de quelque chose de circulaire ou de courbé.)

Definitions of Rim

1
noun
bord
The outer edge, border, or margin of something, especially something circular or curved.
Le bord extérieur, la limite ou la marge de quelque chose, en particulier de quelque chose de circulaire ou de courbé.
2
noun
jante
The outer part of a wheel, on which the tire is mounted.
La partie extérieure d'une roue, sur laquelle le pneu est monté.
3
verb
border
To form a rim or border around something.
Former un bord ou une limite autour de quelque chose.

Example Sentences

casual

“The rim of the cup was chipped.”

Le bord de la tasse était ébréché.

casual

“He cleaned the rim of the bicycle wheel.”

Il a nettoyé la jante de la roue de vélo.

formal

“The mountains rimmed the valley.”

Les montagnes bordaient la vallée.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

bordurecerclelimite

In English:

edge border brim lip

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

centre

In English:

center middle

Inflected Word Forms

past tenserimmed

present participlerimming

adjectiverimless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rim shotcollocation

A specific sound made on a drum by hitting the rim and the head simultaneously, or a shot in basketball that hits the rim but does not go in.

rim of the worldexpression

A scenic viewpoint or road, often at a high elevation, offering expansive views.