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    Laure (en. Laure)

    /loʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A symbol of victory or recognition, often represented by a laurel crown.
    The laureate wore a laurel on his head during the ceremony.
    Le lauréat portait une laure sur la tête lors de la cérémonie.
    A term used to designate a person who has received an honor.
    She is a laurel in the field of science.
    Elle est une laure dans le domaine des sciences.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'laurea', meaning 'laurel crown'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    laurel hit
    A surprising or unexpected success.
    coup de laure
    honor and laurel
    An expression to signify glory and honor.
    honneur et laure
    laurel of victory
    A reference to reward or recognition of success.
    laure de la victoire

    Related Words

    laurel
    A plant whose leaves were used to make crowns.
    laurier
    laurette
    An affectionate diminutive or a smaller version of laure.
    laurette
    laureate
    A person who has won an award or distinction.
    lauréat

    Slang Meanings

    To meet expectations.
    He really made a laurel during his last project.
    Il a vraiment fait une laure lors de son dernier projet.
    To receive praise.
    She received laurels for her hard work.
    Elle a eu des laures pour son travail acharné.