horizons
The English word 'horizons' is translated into French as horizons.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is horizon, and the plural form is horizons.
Did you know?
- In French, the word horizon is used to denote a time frame in business or project management, such as in the phrase à l'horizon 2030 to mean 'by the year 2030'.
- The word horizon shares a root with the Greek word horizōn, meaning 'limiting', which reflects the ancient view of the world's edge as a physical boundary.
- The French term horizon can describe a psychological state, where an 'horizon bouché' refers to someone who is narrow-minded or incapable of seeing new perspectives.
Examples in context
- Les bons films élargissent nos horizons.Good films broaden our horizons.This sentence shows how films can broaden one's horizons.Tatoeba #127441 by TRANG, translation #739932 by Eldad
- Voudriez-vous voyager vers des horizons distants ?Would you like to travel to distant horizons?This sentence uses horizons in the context of traveling to distant places.Tatoeba #4467834 by sacredceltic, translation #4466539 by LB
- Le rayon de la sagesse doit s'étendre à de nouveaux horizons.The ray of wisdom must enlighten new horizons.This sentence demonstrates using horizons to describe the extension of wisdom.Tatoeba #4258405 by Porcorosso, translation #4259896 by Adelpa
- L'horizon semble infiniThe horizon seems infinite
- Nous devons élargir nos horizonsWe must broaden our horizons
- L'horizon s'annonce prometteurThe horizon looks promising
- J'aimerais voyager au loin et explorer de nouveaux horizonsI would like to travel far away and explore new horizons
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their future travel plans in a cafe.
- ManonJe veux découvrir de nouveaux horizons.I want to discover new horizons.
- LucasC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is an excellent idea, Manon.
- ManonLucas, tu aimerais partir aussi ?Lucas, would you like to go too?
- LucasOui, j'ai besoin de changer d'air.Yes, I need a change of scenery.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.