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    Horizons (en. Horizons)

    /o.ʁi.zɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The apparent boundary of the world that one sees.
    The sailors scan the horizon for a sign of land.
    Les marins scrutent l'horizon à la recherche d'un signe de terre.
    A field of activities, knowledge, or possibilities.
    This experience allowed me to broaden my professional horizons.
    Cette expérience m'a permis d'élargir mes horizons professionnels.
    Future prospects.
    Education opens new horizons for young people.
    L'éducation ouvre de nouveaux horizons pour les jeunes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'horizontem', meaning 'line of the horizon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    On the horizon
    Refers to something that is coming soon.
    À l'horizon
    To have new horizons
    To broaden one's possibilities or opportunities.
    Avoir de nouveaux horizons
    To explore new horizons
    To seek new experiences or knowledge.
    Explorer de nouveaux horizons

    Related Words

    horizonter
    Making something wider in terms of possibilities.
    horizonter
    horizontal
    Referring to a line perpendicular to verticality.
    horizontale
    horizonist
    A person who seeks to broaden their horizons.
    horizoniste

    Slang Meanings

    To look beyond the obvious.
    One must keep an open mind and not settle for just seeing the horizon.
    Il faut avoir l'esprit ouvert et ne pas se contenter de voir l'horizon.
    To broaden one's social circle.
    He goes out every weekend to broaden his horizons.
    Il sort chaque week-end pour élargir ses horizons.