terra firma

• Terme d'origine latine désignant la terre ferme ou le sol solide, par opposition à l'eau ou à l'air. Souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour évoquer une situation stable ou sûre.

A Latin-derived term meaning solid ground or dry land, as opposed to water or air. Often used in a figurative sense to refer to a stable or safe situation.

1. Solid groundB2formal

   Dry land, as opposed to water or air.

   terre ferme

   • After a long sea voyage, the sailors were relieved to set foot on terra firma.
   • The plane landed safely on terra firma.
   • He felt dizzy and was glad to be back on terra firma.