edge

• Nom désignant la limite extérieure ou le bord d'un objet, d'une zone ou d'une surface, ainsi que l'arête vive d'une lame ou d'un outil.

A noun referring to the outside limit or boundary of an object, area, or surface.

1. Sharp side of a bladeA2formal

   The sharp, cutting part of a knife, sword, or other tool.

   tranchant d’une lame

   • Be careful with the edge of that knife.
   • The sword's edge was sharp enough to cut through rope.
   • He sharpened the edge of the axe.

   Synonymesbladecutting edgeknife edge

2. Border or boundaryA2formal

   The outer limit or boundary of an object, area, or surface.

   bord, limite

   • She stood at the edge of the cliff.
   • The cat sat on the edge of the table.
   • They built a fence along the edge of the property.

   Synonymesborderboundarybrinkfringelimitmarginoutlineperimeterperipheryrimverge

   Antonymescenterinteriormiddle

3. B2informal

   A slight advantage over others in a competitive situation.

   Avantage

   • His experience gave him an edge over the other candidates.
   • The team needs to find an edge to win the championship.
   • Having a degree can give you an edge in the job market.

   Synonymesadvantageascendancycloutdominancegriphead startleadsuperiorityupper hand

   Antonymesdisadvantagedrawbackhandicapliability

4. Nervousness or tensionB2informal

   A state of being tense, irritable, or anxious.

   Nervosité, tension

   • She was on edge before her big presentation.
   • The constant noise put him on edge all day.
   • He's been on edge since he heard the bad news.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyirritabilitynervousnesstensionunease

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimitypeaceserenity

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer progressivement, prudemment ou latéralement, ainsi que pour indiquer la création d'une bordure ou d'un avantage.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving gradually, carefully, or sideways, or of providing a border or advantage.

1. Move graduallyB2formal

   To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

   se déplacer progressivement

   • She edged closer to the window to see better.
   • The car edged forward in the heavy traffic.
   • He edged away from the angry dog.

   Synonymescreepeaseinchsidlesteer

   Antonymeschargedashplungerush

2. Provide with an edgeC1formal

   To give something a sharp edge or border.

   munir d'un bord / affûter

   • The craftsman edged the blade with precision.
   • They edged the garden path with decorative stones.
   • The knife was edged with a fine steel alloy.

   Synonymesborderfringehemrimsharpentrim

3. Defeat narrowlyB2informal

   To defeat someone by a small margin.

   battre de justesse

   • The team edged out their rivals in the final seconds.
   • She edged him in the race by just a few milliseconds.
   • The candidate edged his opponent in the election.

   Synonymesnose outpip

Variantes phrasaledge inedge up