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    Abîmes (en. Abysses)

    /abiːm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An abyss is an infinite depth or chasm.
    The sailor looked at the abysses of the ocean with fear.
    Le marin a regardé les abîmes de l'océan avec crainte.
    The abyss can also refer to a desperate situation.
    He found himself in an abyss of despair after losing his job.
    Il se trouvait dans un abîme de désespoir après la perte de son emploi.
    An abyss can evoke a great distance or separation.
    There is an abyss between their political opinions.
    Il y a un abîme entre leurs opinions politiques.

    Etymology

    The word 'abyss' comes from the Latin 'abīme', itself derived from the Greek 'ἀβύσσος' (abyssos) meaning 'bottomless'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into the abyss
    To fall into a desperate situation.
    chuter dans l'abîme
    the abyss of despair
    A deep state of despair.
    l'abîme du désespoir
    to face the abyss
    To confront an intense or disastrous situation.
    faire face à l'abîme

    Related Words

    to abysm
    To cause damage or alter something.
    abîmer
    abyss
    An extremely deep underwater space.
    abysse
    moral abyss
    A state of moral corruption or depravity.
    abîme moral

    Slang Meanings

    A dark or dangerous place.
    He lingered in abysses that I would have never imagined.
    Il a traîné dans des abîmes que je n'aurais jamais imaginés.
    An out-of-control situation.
    His life took a turn towards the abysses after that breakup.
    Sa vie a pris un tournant vers les abîmes après cette rupture.