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seven wonders of the world

/ˈsɛvən ˈwʌndəz əv ðə wɜːld/

Traduction: Expression collective désignant une liste de sept constructions antiques exceptionnelles, comme la Grande Pyramide de Gizeh, les Jardins suspendus de Babylone et d'autres, célèbres pour leurs dimensions extraordinaires, leur beauté ou leur ingénierie. Elle s'emploie aussi au sens large pour évoquer tout ensemble de merveilles ou de réalisations remarquables.

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/ˈsɛvən ˈwʌndəz əv ðə wɜːld/B2formalart
  • frExpression collective désignant une liste de sept constructions antiques exceptionnelles, comme la Grande Pyramide de Gizeh, les Jardins suspendus de Babylone et d'autres, célèbres pour leurs dimensions extraordinaires, leur beauté ou leur ingénierie. Elle s'emploie aussi au sens large pour évoquer tout ensemble de merveilles ou de réalisations remarquables.

A collective term referring to a list of seven remarkable ancient structures, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and others, known for their extraordinary size, beauty, or engineering. The phrase is also used more broadly to describe any set of extraordinary landmarks or achievements.

  1. Ancient list of remarkable constructionsB2formal

    A famous list of seven extraordinary man-made structures from classical antiquity, known for their grandeur and architectural achievement.

    frles sept merveilles du monde

    • The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing.
    • Students learned about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
    • The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue that was part of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
  2. Modern list of global landmarksB2formal

    A contemporary list of seven impressive natural or man-made sites, chosen by popular vote or by a foundation, to represent global heritage.

    frles sept merveilles du monde moderne

    • The Great Wall of China was voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
    • Machu Picchu in Peru is considered a modern wonder of the world.
    • The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro is a famous wonder of the world.