le seuil
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (doorsill)
a. threshold (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Chacun possède un seuil de douleur différent.Everyone has a different pain threshold.
b. brink (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Joshua était au seuil du désespoir lorsque soudain, une lueur d’espoir apparut.Joshua was on the brink of despair when suddenly, a glimmer of hope appeared.
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