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apocalypse

/əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/

/əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/

Translations

apocalypsenoun

apocalypses

/əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/

/əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/

apocalypseSens courant : fin du monde, destruction cataclysmique.

Many ancient cultures have myths about an apocalypse that will end the world.

De nombreuses cultures anciennes ont des mythes sur une apocalypse qui mettra fin au monde.

Additional translations

révélationSens religieux ou littéraire : dévoilement solennel, souvent d’inspiration biblique.

Synonyms

final judgment

end of the world

apocalypseadjective

/əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/

/əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/

Functions attributively before another noun (e.g., "apocalypse film"), meaning ‘related to catastrophic destruction’.

The studio is releasing an apocalypse drama set in a devastated future.

Le studio sort un drame apocalyptique situé dans un futur dévasté.

apocalypsenoun

A complete and final destruction of the world, often described in religious texts as a series of catastrophic events.

Many ancient cultures have myths about an apocalypse that will end the world.

A situation involving widespread destruction or disaster on a catastrophic scale.

The city looked like an apocalypse had hit it after the massive earthquake.

A revelation or disclosure, especially of a great or dramatic nature.

The scientist's discovery was considered an apocalypse in the field of physics.

apocalypseadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with an apocalypse.

The studio is releasing an apocalypse drama set in a devastated future.