chasm

• Nom désignant une fissure ou une crevasse très profonde dans le sol, ou au sens figuré, une différence ou un écart considérable entre des personnes, des groupes ou des idées.

A noun referring to a deep fissure, gap, or gorge in the earth's surface, or figuratively a profound difference between people, groups, or ideas.

1. Deep gap or fissureB2formal

   A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface.

   Gouffre, abîme

   • The hikers stood at the edge of a vast chasm.
   • A deep chasm separated the two mountain peaks.
   • The earthquake created a chasm in the desert floor.

   Synonymesabysscanyoncleftcrevassefissuregapgorgegulfravinerift

   Antonymeselevationhillmoundridge

2. Major difference or divisionC1formal

   A significant difference or lack of understanding between two groups or people.

   fossé, abîme (entre des personnes ou des groupes)

   • There is a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
   • The political chasm between the parties seems impossible to bridge.
   • A cultural chasm separated the two communities.

   Synonymesabyssbreachdividegapgulfriftschismsplit