ascension

/a.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

nounfeminine

climb

ascent (physical)

L'ascension de cette montagne nous a pris toute la journée.

The climb up that mountain took us all day.

nounfeminine

rise

rapid advancement (career, social)

Son ascension dans l'entreprise a été fulgurante.

His rise within the company was meteoric.

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.