No. 4,510 in French
labyrinthe
A complex network of paths or passages, like a maze.
In a sentence
Le château avait un labyrinthe compliqué où les visiteurs se perdaient souvent.
The castle had a complex labyrinth where visitors often got lost.
The word 'labyrinthe' is used here to describe a complex maze-like structure in the castle, emphasizing its intricate and confusing nature that causes disorientation.
Dans la vie, on doit parfois traverser des labyrinthes pour trouver son chemin.
In life, one sometimes has to navigate labyrinths to find one's way.
The term 'labyrinthe' is metaphorically applied to life's challenges and complexities, illustrating the idea of navigating through difficulties to achieve clarity or resolution.
Le scientifique explique le fonctionnement du labyrinthe neuronal dans le cerveau humain.
The scientist explains the functioning of the neuronal labyrinth in the human brain.
In this context, 'labyrinthe' is employed figuratively to describe the intricate connections and pathways present in the human brain, likened to a maze for illustrative purposes.
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