La transcendance
Example: La transcendance de ses idées inspire profondément les philosophes modernes.
Definition
"La transcendance" refers to the quality or state of going beyond ordinary limits, especially in a spiritual, philosophical, or intellectual sense. It often denotes surpassing the physical world or conventional experience, inspiring deep reflection or elevated thought.
Etymology
The term "la transcendance" comes from the Latin verb 'transcendere,' meaning 'to climb over' or 'to surpass.' It entered French through philosophical and theological contexts, emphasizing the idea of going beyond the material or known limits, capturing the essence of surpassing ordinary experience.
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"La transcendance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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