Horizon (en. Horizon)

/o.ʁi.zɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Line where the sky seems to touch the earth.

The sun sets on the horizon.

Le soleil se couche à l'horizon.

Field of vision or action.

It is important to broaden one's horizons.

Il est important d'élargir ses horizons.

Limit of knowledge or understanding.

This experience has broadened her intellectual horizons.

Cette expérience a élargi ses horizons intellectuels.

From Latin 'horizontem', meaning 'a phase of a circle'.

dare to go beyond the horizon

Means exploring new possibilities.

oser aller au-delà de l'horizon

infinite horizons

Refers to unlimited possibilities.

horizons infinis

broaden one's horizon

Means acquiring new knowledge or experiences.

élargir son horizon

earth horizon

The line at the surface of the earth where the sky appears.

horizon terrestre

maritime horizon

The line on the horizon over water, often used in navigation.

horizon maritime

event horizon

In astrophysics, the limit beyond which events can no longer affect an observer.

horizon des événements

To have a vision for the future

He really has horizons.

Il a vraiment des horizons.

To be limited

She has her gaze too focused on her horizon.

Elle a le regard trop centré sur son horizon.