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point de repère — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • landmark noun A building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbol of a place.

Senses

point de repère is used for these senses in English:

  • landmark A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
  • point of reference A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.

landmark — full definition

  1. noun A building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbol of a place.
  2. noun An event or achievement considered highly significant, especially one that marks a turning point.

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