L'aube (en. Dawn)
/lob/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The moment of sunrise.
The dawn rises over the sea quietly.
L'aube se lève sur la mer tranquillement.
The beginning of a period or event.
It was the dawn of a new era for humanity.
C'était l'aube d'une nouvelle ère pour l'humanité.
Figurative sense indicating intellectual or spiritual enlightenment.
A new dawn is rising in her life after this discovery.
Une nouvelle aube se lève dans sa vie après cette découverte.
Etymology
From Latin 'alba', meaning 'white' or 'dawn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the dawn of a new era
The beginning of a significant change.
l'aube d'une nouvelle ère
at the dawn of
At the beginning of something, often of a period.
à l'aube de
Related Words
dawn
The sunrise, often associated with the beauty of the morning.
aurore
twilight
The transitional period between day and night.
crépuscule
Slang Meanings
The moment when everything starts becoming active.
It is at the dawn of business that everything is at stake.
C'est à l'aube des affaires que tout se joue.
A new beginning.
Every dawn is a chance to start over.
Chaque aube est une chance de recommencer.