horizon

• Ligne où la surface de la terre et le ciel semblent se rencontrer ; utilisé aussi au sens figuré pour désigner la limite des connaissances, de l'expérience ou des intérêts.

The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; also used figuratively to denote the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest.

1. Line where sky meets earthA2formal

   The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

   ligne d'horizon

   • The sun disappeared below the horizon.
   • We could see a ship on the distant horizon.
   • The mountains rose sharply against the horizon.

   Synonymesskyline

2. Limit of experience or knowledgeB2formal

   The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

   Horizon intellectuel

   • Traveling abroad broadened her horizons.
   • Reading books can expand your intellectual horizons.
   • He has a narrow horizon when it comes to art.

   Synonymescompassgraspkenoutlookpurviewrangereachscope