promised land

• Lieu ou situation où l'on attend un grand bonheur, un succès ou la réalisation de ses désirs ; souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour désigner un état idéal ou une destination parfaite. Le terme provient de la terre promise par Dieu à Abraham et à sa descendance dans la Bible.

A place or situation where great happiness, success, or fulfillment is expected; often used metaphorically to refer to an ideal state or destination. The term originates from the biblical land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants.

1. Biblical Promised LandB2formal

   The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Bible.

   Terre promise

   • Moses led the Israelites toward the Promised Land.
   • The Promised Land is described as a land flowing with milk and honey.
   • Joshua finally brought the people into the Promised Land.

2. Metaphorical ideal placeB2formal

   A place or situation where one expects to find happiness, success, or fulfillment.

   terre promise

   • For many immigrants, America was seen as the promised land of opportunity.
   • He viewed the new job as his promised land.
   • The valley was their promised land after years of drought.