dividing line

• Ligne réelle ou conceptuelle qui sépare deux choses, groupes ou idées distincts ; point de démarcation ou de différence.

A real or conceptual boundary that separates two distinct things, groups, or ideas; a point of distinction or difference.

1. Boundary or separationB2formal

   A real or imaginary line that separates two things, ideas, or groups.

   ligne de démarcation

   • The river serves as a natural dividing line between the two countries.
   • There is a clear dividing line between right and wrong.
   • The dividing line between success and failure is often hard work.

2. Distinction or differenceB2formal

   A point of difference that separates two concepts or categories.

   ligne de partage

   • The dividing line between art and entertainment is often blurred.
   • There is a fine dividing line between confidence and arrogance.
   • The dividing line between fact and fiction is not always clear.