american dream

language: fr

definitions

  1. The national ethos of the United States, representing the ideal that every citizen, regardless of background, has the freedom and equal opportunity to achieve success, prosperity, and upward social mobility through hard work, determination, and initiative.
    fr: Rêve américain
  2. A cultural and literary concept referring to the pursuit of material wealth, consumerism, and social status, often critiqued as an elusive or illusory goal that masks systemic inequalities and remains out of reach for many.
    fr: Rêve américain matérialiste

examples

  1. Many immigrants moved to the United States hoping to achieve the American Dream through hard work and perseverance.

    De nombreux immigrants ont déménagé aux États-Unis dans l'espoir de réaliser le rêve américain grâce au travail acharné et à la persévérance.

  2. Critics argue that the modern American Dream has become an unattainable illusion focused solely on material wealth.

    Les critiques soutiennent que le rêve américain moderne est devenu une illusion inaccessible centrée uniquement sur la richesse matérielle.