Olympe (en. Olympus)

/olɛ̃p/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: The legendary place where the gods reside in Greek mythology.

Example Sentence: The gods of Olympus gather to decide the fate of mortals.

Les dieux de l'Olympe se réunissent pour décider du destin des mortels.

Definition: A literary or artistic peak.

Example Sentence: This work is a true olympus of poetry.

Cette œuvre est un véritable olympes de la poésie.

Etymology/Origin: From ancient Greek 'Olympus', reference to Mount Olympus, the residence of the gods.

Phrase: to reach Olympus

Meaning: To achieve a very high level of success or fame.

s'atteindre l'Olympe

Phrase: the Olympus of the gods

Meaning: To evoke the highest peaks of something, often in reference to excellence.

l'Olympe des dieux

Related Word: olympian

Description: Related to Olympus or to the sporting events of the Olympic Games.

olympien

Related Word: olympiad

Description: A four-year period between two Olympic Games.

olympiade

Slang Meaning: To feel above the rest.

Slang Example: Ever since he won the contest, he thinks he’s on Olympus.

Depuis qu'il a gagné le concours, il se croit à l'Olympe.

Slang Meaning: Something extraordinary or exceptional.

Slang Example: That party was on Olympus!

Cette fête était à l'Olympe !