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.

ascension - French Definition & Examples