advent

• Nom désignant l’arrivée ou le début d’un événement, d’une période ou d’une invention important(e).

A noun referring to the arrival or beginning of an important event, period, or invention.

1. Arrival or beginningB2formal

   The arrival or coming of an important event, person, or thing.

   avènement

   • The advent of the internet changed communication forever.
   • With the advent of spring, the flowers began to bloom.
   • The advent of new technology has transformed the industry.

   Synonymesappearancearrivalbirthcomingcommencementdawnemergenceinceptiononsetstart

   Antonymesconclusiondepartureendexittermination

2. Christian periodB1formal

   The period of four weeks before Christmas in the Christian calendar.

   Avent

   • Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
   • Many churches light candles during Advent.
   • Advent is a time of preparation and reflection.