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    L’horizon (en. The horizon)

    /l‿orizɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The horizon is the line at the limit of sight, where the sky seems to touch the earth.
    At the edge of the sea, the horizon seemed infinite.
    Au bord de la mer, l'horizon semblait infini.
    In geography, it also refers to the curvature of the earth.
    The mountains stood out on the horizon.
    Les montagnes se dessinaient sur l'horizon.
    Figuratively, it can refer to future perspectives.
    New opportunities are emerging on the horizon.
    De nouvelles opportunités se profilent à l'horizon.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Greek 'horizōn', derived from 'horizō', which means 'to define a limit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    On the horizon
    Used to indicate something that is emerging.
    À l'horizon
    A clear horizon
    Indicates an unobstructed view.
    Un horizon dégagé
    Broaden one's horizon
    Opening up to new ideas or experiences.
    Élargir son horizon

    Related Words

    horizontal
    Which is parallel to the horizon, without elevation.
    horizontale
    terrestrial horizon
    The line that separates the sky from the surface of the earth.
    horizon terrestre
    marine horizon
    The line interface between the sea and the sky.
    horizon marin

    Slang Meanings

    To have a better view of one's possibilities.
    He broadened his horizon by traveling.
    Il a élargi son horizon en voyageant.
    Means something distant or unreachable.
    That goal always seemed on the horizon.
    Cet objectif semblait toujours à l'horizon.