I'm uncertain of this phrase, which appears in a document describing the tense atmosphere of a protest/riot:
"Vision étonnante dans cette atmosphère chargée à raz-bord de haine étouffante ..."

My attempt:
"A surprising sight in this atmosphere loaded [to the limit?] with stifling hatred..."

Is that accurate, or is there a more specific idiomatic meaning?

Merci en avance!

 

à ras-bord (or ras le bol) means to be filled to the very top, like a glass of water that one more drop would make overflow. Perhaps you could say: overflowing with stifled hatred / resentment?

 

Sounds perfect. Thanks!

 

What would the translation be for "ton vase rempli à raz-bord"

Does "raz-bord" still mean "overflowing"?

 

Hi,

Gotasha, may I suggest 'filled to the brim'?

Any use?

 

Shorter would be "brimful" or, if you prefer, "brimfull".

 

Whatever thé translation is, only one spelling in French : à ras bord.