corne d'abondance
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la corne d'abondance
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
1. (mythology)
a. cornucopia
Dans la mythologie grecque, la corne d’abondance est souvent associée à la déesse Déméter.In Greek mythology, the cornucopia is often associated with the goddess Demeter.
2. (figurative) (source of abundant wealth)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. cornucopia (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le jardin communautaire regorge de fruits et de légumes cette année. C’est devenu une corne d’abondance pour tout le quartier !The community garden is overflowing with fruits and vegetables this year. It's become a cornucopia for the entire neighborhood!
b. horn of plenty (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le développement du tourisme dans la région est une vraie corne d’abondance pour les entrepreneurs locaux.The development of tourism in the region is a real horn of plenty for local entrepreneurs.
a. cornucopia
Sandrine a placé une grande corne d’abondance au centre de sa table pour l'Action de grâce.Sandrine placed a large cornucopia in the center of her dinner table for Thanksgiving.
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