Couronné (en. Crown)
/kuʁɔne/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A symbol of high status or honor.
The crown symbolizes royal power.
La couronne symbolise le pouvoir royal.
adjective
Adorned with a crown.
The king is crowned in a grand ceremony.
Le roi est couronné dans une grande cérémonie.
Figuratively: recognized or honored with distinctions.
This author is crowned with literary awards.
Cet auteur est couronné de prix littéraires.
In botany, a species defined as having a crown.
This plant has flowers crowned with colorful petals.
Cette plante a des fleurs couronnées de pétales colorés.
Etymology
From the verb 'to crown', derived from the Latin 'corona', meaning crown.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be crowned with success
to achieve great success in an endeavor.
être couronné de succès
to get crowned
to receive an award or honor after success.
se faire couronner
Related Words
to crown
The verb meaning to place a crown on something.
couronner
crown
The circular object worn on the head as a symbol of power.
couronne
Slang Meanings
To be at the peak of one's career or art.
After receiving this award, he is truly crowned!
Après avoir reçu ce prix, il est vraiment couronné !
To be distinguished or recognized in a group.
She is the most crowned among her friends because of her talent.
Elle est la plus couronnée parmi ses amis à cause de son talent.