rising tide

• Expression métaphorique désignant une situation ou une force qui soulève ou améliore tout autour d'elle, souvent utilisée dans un contexte économique ou social pour suggérer qu'une croissance générale profite à tous.

A metaphorical expression referring to a situation or force that lifts or improves everything around it, often used in economic or social contexts to suggest that overall growth benefits everyone.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   The period when the sea level is increasing, moving towards the shore.

   marée montante

   • The rising tide covered the rocks on the beach.
   • We had to move our towels as the rising tide approached.
   • The rising tide made it difficult to walk along the shore.

2. Figurative meaningB2formal

   A growing or increasing trend, force, or influence, often used in a positive sense.

   marée montante

   • The rising tide of support for the charity was encouraging.
   • A rising tide of innovation is transforming the industry.
   • The rising tide of public opinion forced the government to act.