L'immortalité (en. Immortality)

/lim.mɔʁ.ta.li.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of a person or thing that does not die.
In some mythologies, the gods possess immortality.
Dans certaines mythologies, les dieux possèdent l'immortalité.
Philosophical concept of eternal life.
Immortality raises many ethical and spiritual questions.
L'immortalité soulève de nombreuses questions éthiques et spirituelles.
Duration of indefinite existence.
Some literary heroes achieve immortality through their legends.
Certains héros de la littérature connaissent l'immortalité grâce à leurs légendes.

Etymology

From Latin 'immortalitas', derived from 'immortalis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seek immortality
Seeking eternal life or lasting fame.
chercher l'immortalité
immortality through work
Gaining lasting fame through one's creations.
immortalité par l'œuvre

Related Words

immortal
One who never dies.
immortel
eternal
One that lasts forever, that has no end.
éternel

Slang Meanings

Eternally present in people's minds.
His work lives on eternally, true immortality.
Son œuvre vit éternellement, une vraie immortalité.
Reference to lasting popularity over time.
This film has achieved a sort of immortality in pop culture.
Ce film a atteint une sorte d'immortalité dans la culture pop.