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    L'abîme (en. The abyss)

    /l‿a.bim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vast expanse of deep water.
    The ship disappeared into the abyss.
    Le navire a disparu dans l'abîme.
    A great mental or spiritual depth.
    The abyss of his thoughts isolated him from the world.
    L'abîme de ses pensées l'a isolé du monde.
    A chasm, a fall.
    They stood on the edge of the abyss.
    Ils se tenaient au bord de l'abîme.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abysmus', meaning 'gulf' or 'depth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the edge of the abyss
    To be in a perilous situation.
    au bord de l'abîme
    plunge into the abyss
    To enter a desperate situation.
    plonger dans l'abîme
    lose oneself in the abyss
    To lose complete control of oneself.
    se perdre dans l'abîme

    Related Words

    to damage
    To damage or deteriorate something.
    abîmer
    marine abyss
    Area of excessive depth in the ocean.
    abîme marin
    abyss
    Synonym for the abyss, often used for marine depths.
    abysse

    Slang Meanings

    A great difficulty or an unsolvable problem.
    It's the abyss, I don't know what to do anymore.
    C'est l'abîme, je ne sais plus quoi faire.
    To find oneself in a desperate situation.
    He fell into the abyss after his dismissal.
    Il est tombé dans l'abîme après son licenciement.