landmark

• Nom désignant un objet ou un lieu remarquable et facilement identifiable dans un paysage, un événement ou une étape importante dans un processus, un repère servant à s'orienter, ou un point de référence anatomique utilisé en médecine ou en mesure.

A noun referring to a prominent or well-known object in a landscape, an important historical event or turning point, a boundary marker, or an anatomical reference point used in surgery or measurement.

1. Prominent landscape featureB1formal

   A notable or easily recognized object in a landscape, often used for navigation or as a point of reference.

   Point de repère naturel

   • The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
   • The old lighthouse served as a landmark for sailors.
   • We used the mountain peak as a landmark to find our way back.

   Synonymesbeaconfeaturemonumentprominencereference point

2. Important historical eventB2formal

   An event or development that marks a significant turning point or change in history.

   Événement historique marquant

   • The signing of the treaty was a landmark in international relations.
   • The invention of the internet was a landmark in human communication.
   • The court case became a landmark for civil rights.

   Synonymesbenchmarkmilestoneturning pointwatershed

3. Boundary markerB2formal

   A physical mark or object that indicates the boundary of a piece of land.

   Borne de délimitation

   • The stone wall served as a landmark between the two properties.
   • Surveyors placed a metal post as a landmark for the property line.
   • Ancient landmarks were often carved into rocks.

   Synonymesmarkermonument

4. Anatomical reference pointC1formalmedical

   A specific anatomical structure used as a point of origin or reference in surgery or for taking measurements.

   Repère anatomique

   • The surgeon used the bony landmark to guide the incision.
   • The landmark on the skull helps in locating the brain region.
   • Measurements were taken from the anatomical landmark on the hip.

   Synonymesguidemarkerpoint of referencereference point