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    Gloire (en. Glory)

    [ɡlwar]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of being famous or recognized for achievements, often related to acts of bravery or merit.
    War heroes are often celebrated for their glory.
    Les héros de guerre sont souvent célébrés pour leur gloire.
    The splendor or brilliance of something.
    The glory of natural landscapes comes to its full extent at sunrise.
    La gloire des paysages naturels prend toute son ampleur au lever du soleil.
    A state of great renown, often attributed in relation to others.
    His glory lasts only a time, but he leaves an indelible mark.
    Sa gloire ne dure qu'un temps, mais il laisse une empreinte indélébile.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gloria', which means splendor, fame.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glory to God
    Expression of praise or gratitude towards God.
    gloire à Dieu
    live in glory
    To be at the peak of one's career or success.
    vivre dans la gloire
    to make one's glory
    To have behavior or actions aimed at getting recognized.
    faire sa gloire
    to lose one's glory
    To be fallen from one's status or reputation.
    perdre sa gloire

    Related Words

    glorify
    To pay tribute to someone or something in a laudatory manner.
    glorifier
    glorious
    Worthy of glory, inspiring admiration.
    glorieux
    glorious
    Related to glory, often used to refer to a victory or a moment of triumph.
    gloireuse

    Slang Meanings

    To have recognition or success.
    He really achieved glory with his last album.
    Il a vraiment eu de la gloire avec son dernier album.
    To be popular or in the spotlight.
    Since his appearance on TV, he lives in glory.
    Depuis son passage à la télé, il vit dans la gloire.