immortal

• Qualifie ce qui vit éternellement ou n'est pas sujet à la mort ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour ce qui ne sera jamais oublié.

Describes something that lives forever or is not subject to death; also used figuratively for something that will never be forgotten.

1. Not subject to deathB2formal

   Living forever; not capable of dying or decay.

   immortel (qui ne peut pas mourir)

   • In mythology, gods are often immortal.
   • The search for an immortal creature has fascinated humans for centuries.
   • Some jellyfish species are biologically immortal.

   Synonymesdeathlesseternaleverlastingimperishableundying

   Antonymesfinitemortalperishabletransient

2. Lasting foreverB2formal

   Enduring or existing for an indefinitely long time; eternal.

   immortel (qui dure toujours)

   • The artist's works have achieved immortal fame.
   • Her love for music is immortal in its impact.
   • The legend of King Arthur remains immortal in literature.

   Synonymesdeathlessendlessenduringeternaleverlastingimperishableperpetualundying

   Antonymesephemeralfinitemortaltemporarytransient

3. Famous for a very long timeC1informal

   Remembered or celebrated for an exceptionally long period, often beyond a lifetime.

   immortel (au sens figuré)

   • That movie made him an immortal star in Hollywood.
   • His contributions to science rendered him immortal in academic circles.
   • The song became immortal after being covered by many artists.

   Synonymesdeathlessenduringeternaleverlastingimperishablelegendarytimelessundyingunforgettable

   Antonymesforgottenobscureunknown

• Être qui n'est pas sujet à la mort ou à la décomposition, comme une divinité ou une personne dotée d'une gloire éternelle.

A noun referring to a being, such as a deity or a person of lasting fame, that is not subject to death or decay.

1. Enduring FameB2formal

   A person, especially an author or artist, whose fame lasts for a very long time.

   Immortel (au sens de gloire durable)

   • Shakespeare is considered one of the literary immortals.
   • The hall of fame honors the immortals of the sport.
   • Her work has made her an immortal in the world of music.

   Synonymesclassicgreaticonlegendmaster

2. Supernatural BeingB2formal

   A god, goddess, or other being that is worshipped as having power over nature or life.

   être immortel

   • In Greek mythology, the immortals lived on Mount Olympus.
   • The ancient people prayed to the immortals for good harvests.
   • Legends tell of immortals who could control the weather.

   Synonymesdeitydivinitygodgoddess