Also means
world, realm (figurative)
Usage Note
Univers is always masculine and does not change in the plural (the final 's' is always present and always silent). It is used both for the physical universe and figuratively: l'univers de la mode ('the world of fashion'). Related to universel ('universal') and université ('university').
Examples
"L'univers est immense et mystérieux."
Natural Translation
The universe is vast and mysterious.
Literal Translation
The-universe is immense and mysterious

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