day of judgement

• Phrase désignant le dernier jour où, selon certaines croyances religieuses, Dieu jugera tous les humains et décidera de leur sort. Employée aussi au sens figuré pour évoquer un moment de jugement décisif ou de châtiment.

A phrase referring to the final day when, according to some religious beliefs, God will judge all people and decide their fate. It is also used figuratively to describe a moment of decisive judgment or reckoning.

1. Religious conceptB2formal

   In many religions, the time at the end of the world when God will judge all people.

   Jugement dernier

   • Many believers pray for mercy on the Day of Judgement.
   • The Day of Judgement is a central belief in several faiths.
   • He spoke of the Day of Judgement as a time of reckoning.

2. Figurative meaningC1informal

   A time when someone's actions or decisions are critically evaluated, often with serious consequences.

   jour du jugement

   • The final exam felt like the day of judgement for the students.
   • For the politician, the election was his day of judgement.
   • The board meeting was her day of judgement for the project's success.