horizon
horizon; distant skyline
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɔ.ʁi.zɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Élargir ses horizons' (to broaden one's horizons) reflects the French belief that travel is essential for personal growth. The flat landscapes of Beauce and Picardy offer vast, unbroken horizons, while coastal horizons draw visitors to the Atlantic seaboard.
📝 Example Sentences
Le soleil disparaît à l'horizon.
The sun disappears on the horizon.
Voyager ouvre de nouveaux horizons.
Traveling opens new horizons.