L'olympe (en. Olympus)

/l‿ɔ.lɛ̃p/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

In Greek mythology, Olympus is the home of the gods.

Zeus, king of the gods, reigns over Olympus.

Zeus, roi des dieux, règne sur l'Olympe.

A place of great beauty or excellence.

This garden is a true Olympus of nature.

Ce jardin est un véritable Olympe de la nature.

By extension, a superior context or environment.

This competition represents the Olympus of sports.

Cette compétition représente l'Olympe du sport.

From the ancient Greek 'Όλυμπος' (Ólympos), which refers to the sacred mountain in Greece.

reach Olympus

To achieve a level of excellence or success.

atteindre l'Olympe

olympian

Relating to Olympus or the Olympic Games.

olympien

god

Relates to deities and divinities.

diex

mythology

A system of myths pertaining to a cultural group.

mythologie

State of success or power.

After getting that job, he feels on Olympus.

Après avoir obtenu ce poste, il se sent sur l'Olympe.

Feeling of superiority.

She thinks of herself as a goddess, really on her Olympus.

Elle se prend pour une déesse, vraiment sur son Olympe.