limite
French → English
(abstract) Limit: a point or level that an action or power must not exceed
La puissance de Dieu est infinie, mais la nature humaine a ses limites.
(English) God's power is infinite, but human nature has its limits.
Le président a franchi les limites de son pouvoir constitutionnel.
(English) The president overstepped the limits of his constitutional power.
(physical) Boundary: a line marking the edge separating two territories
Cette loi règle enfin les limites des deux communes voisines.
(English) This law finally settles the boundaries of the two neighboring towns.
L'Olivier marque la meilleure limite de la flore méditerranéenne.
(English) The olive tree marks the best boundary of Mediterranean flora.
(legal) Age limit: the age beyond which one can no longer hold an office
Le général a dû prendre sa retraite car il a atteint la limite d’âge.
(English) The general had to retire because he reached the age limit.
Il est désormais atteint par la limite d'âge pour ce concours.
(English) He is now restricted by the age limit for this competition.
Entry ID: fr:en:limite · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary