terminus

• Nom désignant le point final, la fin ou la limite ; il peut indiquer l'extrémité d'une ligne de transport, une gare ou le point d'aboutissement d'un processus ou d'un objectif.

A noun referring to a final point, end, or boundary; it can denote the end of a transportation route, a station, or a concluding point in a process or goal.

1. End point or final stopB2formal

   A place where something ends or is completed, such as a railway or bus route's final station.

   Terminus (point d'arrivée)

   • The train reached its terminus at the coastal city.
   • All passengers must disembark at the terminus station.
   • The bus terminus is located near the market square.

   Synonymesdestinationendpointterminal

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementoriginstart

2. Ultimate goal or purposeC1formal

   The final aim or objective for which an action or process is undertaken.

   But ultime

   • The terminus of their research was a groundbreaking discovery.
   • His life's terminus was to achieve peace and harmony.
   • The project's terminus is the completion of the new bridge.

   Synonymesaimdestinationendgoalobjectobjectivepurpose

3. Architectural boundary markerC2formalart

   A carved statue or bust, often of a human or animal, placed atop a square pillar, originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome.

   Terme architectural (borne ornée)

   • The ancient Roman terminus was discovered near the old city walls.
   • The museum displayed a marble terminus from the imperial era.
   • Archaeologists identified the carved pillar as a terminus.

   Synonymestermterminal

4. Rail or bus route endpointB1formal

   Either end of a railroad or bus route where vehicles begin or end their journey.

   Terminus (extrémité de ligne)

   • The northern terminus of the railway is in the mountains.
   • Buses depart from the southern terminus every hour.
   • The route's terminus is a small village in the valley.

   Synonymesterminal

5. Transport stationB1formal

   A station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.

   Terminus (station)

   • The terminus was crowded with travelers during the holiday season.
   • Goods are unloaded at the freight terminus.
   • The new terminus features modern facilities for passengers.

   Synonymesdepotstationterminal