L'aurore (en. The dawn)

/lo.ʁɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The beginning of daylight, before the sunrise.
The dawn painted the sky with magnificent colors.
L'aurore peignait le ciel de couleurs magnifiques.
Symbolically, it can represent a new beginning or a new opportunity.
The dawn of a new era is approaching.
L'aurore d'une nouvelle ère approche.

Etymology

From Latin 'aurora', meaning 'light of the morning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wait for the dawn
To wait for a favorable moment to act or undertake something.
attendre l'aurore
the dawn of a new day
To symbolize a new beginning and new opportunities.
l'aurore d'un nouveau jour

Related Words

dawn
The moment before the sunrise.
aube
twilight
The natural light at the beginning of the night.
crépuscule

Slang Meanings

A new beginning, a rebirth.
After the trials, he saw the dawn of a new life.
Après les épreuves, il vit l'aurore d'une nouvelle vie.
The moment when everything is still calm, before the chaos of the day.
He loves to go out and enjoy the dawn before the world wakes up.
Il aime sortir et profiter de l'aurore avant que le monde ne s'éveille.