Babylone (en. Babylon)

/babylɔn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ancient city located on the Euphrates River, symbol of the greatness of Babylonian civilization.

Babylon was renowned for its hanging gardens.

Babylone était réputée pour ses jardins suspendus.

Reference to a place of decadence or debauchery.

This city is often compared to Babylon because of its vibrant nightlife.

Cette ville est souvent comparée à Babylone à cause de sa vie nocturne animée.

Expression of disorder or confusion.

After that party, it was total Babylon in the apartment.

Après cette fête, c'était la babylone totale dans l'appartement.

From Latin 'Babylon', derived from Hebrew 'Bavel', meaning 'confusion'.

the Babylon of modern times

a place characterized by great wealth, diversity, and sometimes chaos.

la babylone des temps modernes

to live like in Babylon

to live in an environment of luxury and decadence.

vivre comme à Babylone

hanging garden

A legendary garden of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

jardin suspendu

Babylonian

Related to Babylon, often used to describe the ancient inhabitants or their culture.

babylonien

To find oneself in a chaotic situation.

After that evening, it was really Babylon.

Après cette soirée, c'était vraiment la babylone.

A place of perdition.

This nightclub is Babylon; you can easily get lost there.

Cette boîte de nuit, c'est la babylone, on s'y perd facilement.