ascension
/a.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
climb
ascent (physical)
L'ascension de cette montagne nous a pris toute la journée.
The climb up that mountain took us all day.
Synonyms:montée, escalade
2.
nounfeminine
rise
rapid advancement (career, social)
Son ascension dans l'entreprise a été fulgurante.
His rise within the company was meteoric.
Synonyms:montée, progression, promotion
3.
nounfeminine
the Christian feast of the Ascension (commemorating Christ's ascent to heaven)
On fête l'Ascension ce jeudi.
We celebrate the Ascension this Thursday.
