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    Éclipse (en. Eclipse)

    /e.kLips/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Phenomenon where one celestial body is hidden by another, such as the moon in front of the sun.
    The total solar eclipse was visible throughout the region.
    L'éclipse totale de soleil a été visible dans toute la région.
    Moment when something is temporarily masked or obscured.
    This period was marked by the eclipse of her career.
    Cette période a été marquée par l'éclipse de sa carrière.
    State of a person who is under the influence of an exceptional feeling or experience.
    She experienced an eclipse of joy during the festival.
    Elle vivait une éclipse de joie pendant le festival.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'eclipsare', which means 'to obscure' or 'to hide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    solar eclipse
    Phenomenon where the moon covers the sun.
    éclipse de soleil
    lunar eclipse
    Phenomenon where the Earth is between the sun and the moon.
    éclipse lunaire
    to be in the shadow of an eclipse
    To feel less important or recognized than someone else.
    être dans l'ombre d'une éclipse

    Related Words

    astronomy
    Science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.
    astronomie
    satellite
    Celestial body in orbit around another.
    satellite
    shadow
    Area of absence of light cast by an object.
    ombre

    Slang Meanings

    A situation where someone or something is neglected or ignored.
    He felt a kind of eclipse when his friend started to succeed.
    Il a ressenti une sorte d'éclipse quand son ami a commencé à réussir.
    A moment of hesitation or confusion.
    The meeting was so boring that I felt like I was entering an eclipse.
    La réunion était si ennuyeuse que j'ai eu l'impression d'entrer dans une éclipse.