paradise

• Nom désignant tout lieu de bonheur parfait, de délice et de paix.

A noun referring to any place of complete bliss, delight, and peace.

1. Place of perfect happinessB1formal

   A location or state of complete bliss, delight, and peace.

   Paradis

   • The tropical island was a paradise for the tourists.
   • She found her paradise in the quiet countryside.
   • For him, the library was a paradise of knowledge.

   Synonymesarcadiablissedenelysiumheavenidyllnirvanaseventh heavenshangri-lautopia

   Antonymeshellmiserypurgatorytorment

2. Heaven or afterlifeB1formal

   In some religions, the perfect place where souls go after death.

   paradis (séjour des âmes après la mort)

   • Many believe that good souls go to paradise after death.
   • The concept of paradise varies across different cultures.
   • He hoped to find peace in paradise.

   Synonymesafterlifeelysiumheavenhereafterpromised land

   Antonymeshadeshelllimbopurgatoryunderworld

3. Ideal situationB2informal

   A situation or condition that is extremely pleasant or desirable.

   paradis

   • The vacation was a paradise of relaxation and good food.
   • For a book lover, this store is a paradise.
   • The job offered a paradise of flexible hours and great pay.

   Synonymesblissedenheavenidyllnirvanaseventh heavenshangri-lautopia

   Antonymeshellmiserynightmare