cordon

• Ligne ou cercle formé de personnes, de véhicules ou d'objets disposés pour empêcher l'accès à une zone ou la sortie de celle-ci, souvent utilisé pour la sécurité ou le contrôle d'une foule.

A noun referring to a line or circle of people, vehicles, or objects positioned to prevent access to or from an area, often used for security or crowd control.

1. Security barrierB2formal

   A line or circle of people, vehicles, or objects placed around an area to prevent access or control movement.

   Cordon de sécurité

   • Police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
   • The soldiers formed a cordon to keep the crowd back.
   • A security cordon was established at the entrance to the building.

   Synonymesbarrierblockadeencirclementlineperimeterring

2. C1formalbritish

   A decorative ribbon or braid, often used as a badge of honor or as part of a uniform.

   Cordon décoratif

   • The general wore a cordon of honor on his chest.
   • The ceremonial uniform was adorned with a gold cordon.
   • She received a cordon for her service to the community.

   Synonymesbraidcordribandribbon