Hommage (en. Tribute)

/ɔ.maʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A testament of respect or admiration.
The film is a homage to the great classics of cinema.
Le film est un hommage aux grands classiques du cinéma.
Ceremony or speech in honor of someone.
We organized a homage in memory of our former teacher.
Nous avons organisé un hommage en mémoire de notre ancien professeur.
A work that inspires respect or admiration.
This album is a homage to folk music.
Cet album est un hommage à la musique folk.

Etymology

From the Latin 'hominaticum', meaning respect or devotion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pay homage
To show respect or recognition towards someone.
rendre hommage
a posthumous homage
An homage paid after the person’s death.
un hommage posthume
homage to the memory
An act or statement to honor someone’s memory.
hommage à la mémoire

Related Words

tribute
Discharge in sign of respect or recognition.
tribut
thank you
Expression of gratitude or acknowledgment.
remerciement
celebration
Act of celebrating an event or a person.
celebration

Slang Meanings

A cultural nod.
It was a homage to his musical roots.
C'était un hommage à ses racines musicales.