grail

• Nom désignant un objet de quête longue ou ambitieuse, souvent considéré comme extrêmement désirable et difficile à atteindre. Fait également référence à la coupe légendaire utilisée par le Christ lors de la Cène.

A noun referring to the object of a prolonged or ambitious quest or endeavor, often considered highly desirable and difficult to obtain. It also refers to the legendary chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper.

1. Object of a long questB2formal

   The ultimate goal or object of a prolonged and difficult search or endeavor.

   Graal (au sens figuré)

   • Finding a cure for the disease is the holy grail of medical research.
   • The perfect job is his personal grail.
   • For many scientists, a unified theory is the grail of physics.

   Synonymesaimambitionaspirationgoalholy grailobjectiveprizetarget

2. Legendary chaliceB2formal

   In medieval legend, the cup or chalice used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, sought after by knights.

   Graal

   • King Arthur's knights embarked on a quest for the Holy Grail.
   • The grail is said to possess miraculous powers.
   • Many stories have been written about the search for the grail.

   Synonymesholy grail