No. 5,906 in French
damoclès
A symbol of impending danger or threat.
In a sentence
Le projet représente une épée de Damoclès suspendue au-dessus de notre équipe.
The project represents a Sword of Damocles hanging over our team.
Here, 'épée de Damoclès' metaphorically signifies a threat or constant pressure looming over the team due to the project's challenges.
Elle ressent toujours les décisions importantes comme une épée de Damoclès au-dessus de sa tête.
She always feels major decisions as a Sword of Damocles above her head.
In this context, 'épée de Damoclès' reflects the worry or burden of critical choices impacting her personally.
Le budget limité était une épée de Damoclès pour leurs ambitions artistiques.
The limited budget was a Sword of Damocles for their artistic ambitions.
Here, 'épée de Damoclès' is used to describe the restraining condition and potential risks related to their creative goals.
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