Paradis (en. Heaven)

/pa.ʁa.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of absolute happiness, often associated with an afterlife.

Believers hope to reach paradise after their death.

Les croyants espèrent atteindre le paradis après leur mort.

Garden of delights, ideal place.

This beach is a true paradise on earth.

Cette plage est un véritable paradis sur terre.

Place where one feels extremely good.

This restaurant is a paradise for food lovers.

Ce restaurant est un paradis pour les amateurs de cuisine.

From ancient Greek 'parádeisos', referring to an enclosed garden.

tax haven

Area where taxes are very low or nonexistent.

paradis fiscal

to see the paradise

To be on the verge of death.

voir le paradis

a little corner of paradise

A pleasant or peaceful place.

un petit coin de paradis

edenic

Related to Eden, suggesting a place of perfect beauty.

édénique

utopian

Evoking a perfect society, often unrealistic.

utopique

A very pleasant place that brings joy.

This park is paradise for children.

Ce parc est le paradis des enfants.

A state of extreme well-being.

After a good massage, I feel in paradise.

Après un bon massage, je me sens au paradis.