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    Légion-d'honneur (en. Legion of honor)

    /leʒjɔ̃ d‿ɔnœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    French honorary distinction.
    He was awarded the Legion of Honor for his services to the homeland.
    Il a été décoré de la Légion d'honneur pour ses services rendus à la patrie.
    Order established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802.
    The Legion of Honor is the highest distinction in France.
    La Légion d'honneur est la plus haute distinction en France.
    Recognition of acts of bravery or merit.
    She received the Legion of Honor for her courage during the war.
    Elle a reçu la Légion d'honneur pour son courage durant la guerre.

    Etymology

    The expression comes from Old French and refers to an honorable military legion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to receive the Legion of Honor
    To be honored with this distinction.
    recevoir la Légion d'honneur
    to be part of the Legion of Honor
    To be a member of this prestigious order.
    faire partie de la Légion d'honneur
    to award someone the Legion of Honor
    To attribute this distinction to a person.
    décorer quelqu'un de la Légion d'honneur

    Related Words

    order
    System of honorary distinctions.
    ordre
    merit
    Recognition of exceptional actions.
    mérite
    decoration
    Badge or medal awarded in recognition.
    décoration

    Slang Meanings

    To be put on a pedestal for accomplishments.
    He is treated like a hero since receiving the Legion of Honor.
    Il est traité comme un héros depuis qu'il a eu la Légion d'honneur.
    To have a high status in society due to recognitions.
    She is almost untouchable after receiving the Legion of Honor.
    Elle est presque intouchable après avoir reçu la Légion d'honneur.