Landmark en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
a landmark: un point de repère, une étape importante
Exemples
- "I'll be your tour guide today as we visit the landmarks and historical sites of Boston, Massachusetts."
- "Time will tell if the project is a commercial success, but the Delavigne Gallery has already attracted enough plaudits to make it one of New York's newest and most exciting landmarks."
- "Do you recognize any landmarks?"
- "Today, these places are considered landmarks and represent the freedom with which San Francisco is traditionally associated."
Exercice 1
Which of the following can be described as landmarks?
(select all the TRUE choices from the list below. There may be more than one).
(select all the TRUE choices from the list below. There may be more than one).
Which of the following can be described as landmarks?
(select all the TRUE choices from the list below. There may be more than one).
(select all the TRUE choices from the list below. There may be more than one).
American history doesn't count as a "landmark", which describes a moment, event, or monument of historical or visual importance.
The discovery of electricity is a good example of a landmark. While a landmark often refers to a physical location or monument (a bridge, a statue) it can also refer to an event of historical significance. Other historical "landmarks" or "landmark moments" might include the discovery of fire, the invention of the printing press, the foundation of the United Nations etc.
Michael Jackson, the person, doesn't count as a "landmark", which describes a moment, event, or monument of historical or visual importance. However, we might say that Jackson's music video "Thriller" was a landmark achievement.
A bus tour doesn't count as a "landmark", which describes a moment, event, or monument of historical or visual importance.
The "Eiffel Tower" is a good example of a "landmark", which refers to a historic or significant monument or location. Other famous landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, Big Ben, the Taj Mahal etc. Note that a landmark can also be a point of reference or orientation. Example: Meet me at the flag near the beach, it's a landmark.
Exercice 2
A few questions if you don't mind!
In this context, a "block" refers to a .
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should .
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should .
In this context, a "block" refers to a .
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should .
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should .
A few questions if you don't mind!
In this context, a "block" refers to a a section of a city street 1.
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should turn right 2.
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should turn left 3.
In this context, a "block" refers to a a section of a city street 1.
According to Philip, as soon as Jean leaves the office, he should turn right 2.
Once he arrives at Guerrero Street, Jean should turn left 3.
1 a section of a city street: A "block" or "city block" is a typically American measurement of a city street. It refers to the area of street in between two intersections. Philip tells Jean to "go straight for two blocks". He is telling Jean to continue walking on the same street past two intersections.
1 unit of time: A "block" doesn't refer to a measurement of time in this context.
1 store: A "block" doesn't refer to a store in this or any other context.
1 landmark: A "block" doesn't refer to a "landmark", which generally describes a monument or historic location or event. For example: The Golden Gate Bridge is a landmark in San Francisco.
2 turn right: This is correct. Philip instructs Jean to "take a right" as soon as he steps outside the office. To "take a right" means to "turn" right.
2 turn left: This is incorrect. Philip tells Jean to turn left on Guerrero street, but not once he steps outside of the building.
2 go straight: This is incorrect. Philip tells Jean to go straight after he has turned right.
3 turn left: This is correct. Philip instructs Jean to "turn left onto Guerrero Street", meaning that once he arrives at Guerrero street, he should turn left!
3 turn right: This is incorrect.
3 go straight: This is incorrect.
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