D'éloges (en. Of praise)

/de.ɛ.lɔʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Applause or compliments, often formal.

His praises regarding his work were well deserved.

Ses d'éloges au sujet de son travail étaient bien mérités.

Words of praise spoken during a ceremony.

The speech was filled with praises for the deceased.

Le discours était rempli d'éloges pour le défunt.

Testimony of someone's or something's value.

The praises from the jury convinced the audience.

Les d'éloges du jury ont convaincu le public.

From the Latin 'elogium' which means 'inscription in honor of' or 'praise'.

to give praise

To express praise or compliments.

faire des éloges

funeral praises

Speeches delivered at funerals in honor of the deceased.

éloges funèbres

to receive praises

To be the subject of compliments or praise.

recevoir des éloges

laudatory

Who expresses praise.

élogieux

flattery

The act of flattering, often excessively.

flatterie

applause

Sounds of hands clapped together to express approval.

applaudissements

To have great class.

Nice car, it really gets praises!

Sympa ta nouvelle voiture, elle a vraiment des éloges!

It's heavy (impressive).

His latest project received praises from all critics.

Son dernier projet a reçu des éloges de tous les critiques.