horizon

horizon

Ligne au loin où le ciel semble rejoindre la terre ou la mer.

En anglais simple : The line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea.

• The sun sank below the horizon.
• We saw a ship on the horizon.
• Dark clouds stretched across the horizon.

Synonymes : skyline

Expressions courantes : on the horizon, above the horizon, below the horizon

horizon

Limites de ce qu’on connaît, de ce qu’on a vécu ou de ce qui nous intéresse.

En anglais simple : The limits of what you know, have experienced, or are interested in.

• Travel can broaden your horizons.
• Her studies opened new intellectual horizons.
• His musical horizons expanded when he moved abroad.

Synonymes : range, scope

Expressions courantes : broaden someone's horizon, expand someone's horizon, intellectual horizon