Couronnes (en. Crowns)
/kuʁɔn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of flowers or ornaments forming a circle, often used as a symbol of victory.
She wore a flower crown during the ceremony.
Elle porta une couronne de fleurs lors de la cérémonie.
A royal insignia or symbol of sovereignty worn by a king or queen.
The king was crowned with a magnificent gold crown.
Le roi a été couronné avec une magnifique couronne en or.
Rank or honorary title, often associated with a prize or award.
He won the crown for best actor at the festival.
Il a remporté la couronne du meilleur acteur au festival.
Etymology
From Latin 'corona', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
laurel crown
Symbol of victory and success.
couronne de laurier
to have a crown on one's head
To be in a position of power or responsibility.
avoir une couronne sur la tête
flower crowns
Floral decorations often used during celebrations.
couronnes de fleurs
Related Words
coronation
The act of crowning, the fact of receiving a crown.
couronnement
crowned
Who wears a crown, often used to refer to a king or queen.
couronné
crownlet
Small crown, often decorative.
couronnette
Slang Meanings
To have a crown (in a figurative sense) means to be at the top in a field.
He really has a crown in the music world.
Il a vraiment une couronne dans le monde de la musique.
To win the crown
At this concert, she really won the crown with her performance.
Dans ce concert, elle a vraiment gagné la couronne avec sa performance.