breakthrough

• Nom désignant une avancée significative et productive, une découverte importante ou le franchissement réussi d'une barrière, par exemple dans un domaine scientifique ou militaire.

A noun referring to a significant and productive insight, an important discovery, or a successful penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense.

1. Major discovery or advanceB2formalscientific

   A significant and productive insight or discovery that leads to progress in a field.

   Percée (avancée majeure)

   • The scientist's breakthrough in genetics opened new possibilities for treatment.
   • This research represents a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
   • The team celebrated their breakthrough after years of experimentation.

   Synonymesachievementadvancedevelopmentdiscoveryinnovationleapmilestonestep forward

   Antonymesfailureregressionsetback

2. Important achievementB2formal

   Making an important discovery or achieving a significant milestone.

   Découverte ou avancée majeure

   • The company's breakthrough in battery technology revolutionized the industry.
   • Her breakthrough in cancer research earned her international recognition.
   • The new drug is considered a breakthrough in treating the disease.

   Synonymesadvancediscoveryinnovationleapmilestonesuccess

   Antonymesfailureregressionsetbackstagnation

3. Overcoming an obstacleB2formal

   A penetration of a barrier, such as an enemy's defense or a difficult problem.

   Percée (dans un obstacle)

   • The army achieved a breakthrough in the enemy's front line.
   • The negotiations led to a breakthrough in the long-standing conflict.
   • The team made a breakthrough in solving the complex mathematical problem.

   Synonymesachievementadvancebreachdevelopmentdiscoverypenetrationprogresssuccess

   Antonymesfailureregressionsetbackstumbling block