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    Lauriers (en. Laurels)

    /loʁje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A plant in the Lauraceae family, with evergreen leaves, often used in cooking.
    I added laurels to my sauce to give it more flavor.
    J'ai ajouté des lauriers à ma sauce pour lui donner plus de saveur.
    A symbol of glory and success, often represented by a crown.
    He received the laurels of success for his excellent work.
    Il a reçu les lauriers du succès pour son excellent travail.
    The set of honors and distinctions granted to an artist or a writer.
    She finally won the laurels she deserved after years of hard work.
    Elle a enfin remporté les lauriers qu'elle méritait après des années de travail.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have laurels
    Receiving honors or distinctions
    avoir des lauriers
    to be under the laurels
    Being surrounded by glory, often after a success
    être sous les lauriers
    to adorn oneself with laurels
    Dressing oneself in marks of success
    se parer de lauriers

    Related Words

    bay leaf
    A plant used as an aromatic herb.
    laurier sauce
    crown
    A symbol of triumph or success.
    couronne
    honor
    Recognition and respect as a result of achievements.
    honneur

    Slang Meanings

    To be among the crowd of winners.
    After his victory, he struts under the laurels.
    Après sa victoire, il se pavane sous les lauriers.
    To benefit from a past success.
    He still lives on his laurels, but it's time to move on.
    Il vit encore sur ses lauriers, mais il faut avancer.