Translation of "ivory tower" into French

tour d’ivoire, tour d'ivoire are the top translations of "ivory tower" into French.

ivory tower adjective noun grammar

(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations. [..]

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  • tour d’ivoire

    noun

    In reply to this I would say that we are not working in an ivory tower.

    Je leur répondrai que nous ne sommes pas reclus dans une tour d’ivoire.

  • tour d'ivoire

    noun feminine

    overly-academic perspective [..]

    Here, too, the Commission does not work in an ivory tower.

    Là non plus, la Commission ne travaille pas dans une «tour d'ivoire».

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