French Expression · Native
Tu dépasses les bornes
you are going too far
Pronunciation: Tu dépasses les bornes
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: you are going too far.
Example
Cette remarque est blessante; tu dépasses les bornes.
That remark is hurtful; you are going too far.
Practice tips
- Practice Tu dépasses les bornes out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for native-level learners.