sky

• Nom désignant la voûte céleste visible au-dessus de la terre, souvent bleue en journée, ou l'espace atmosphérique qui l'entoure. Il peut aussi renvoyer au firmament ou au ciel considéré comme espace immatériel.

A noun referring to the upper atmosphere or expanse of space above the earth, typically seen as a blue dome during the day.

1. The upper atmosphereA1formal

   The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.

   ciel (atmosphère visible)

   • The sky is blue on a clear day.
   • Birds are flying high in the sky.
   • The sky turned dark before the storm.

   Synonymesatmosphereazureblueempyreanfirmamentwelkin

   Antonymesearthfloorground

2. Weather or climateA2informal

   The appearance of the upper atmosphere as an indicator of weather conditions.

   ciel (temps qu'il fait)

   • Look at that cloudy sky; it might rain soon.
   • The sky was clear and sunny all day.
   • A red sky at night is a sailor's delight.

   Synonymesclimateweather