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    Médaille (en. Medal)

    /me.daj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Decorative object, made of metal, awarded as a prize during competitions or to honor a person.
    She won a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
    Elle a gagné une médaille d'or aux Jeux Olympiques.
    Honorary distinction awarded by an institution or a country.
    He received a medal for his courage in wartime.
    Il a reçu une médaille pour son courage en temps de guerre.
    Commemorative medal, representing an event or a person.
    This medal commemorates the centenary of the city.
    Cette médaille célèbre le centenaire de la ville.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'medalia', derived from 'medius' which means 'middle', referring to its shape.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold the medal
    to be recognized for an achievement.
    tenir la médaille
    medal of recognition
    distinction for services rendered.
    médaille de la reconnaissance
    a medal around the neck
    a reward that one proudly displays.
    une médaille au cou

    Related Words

    badge
    Symbol or mark used to indicate a rank or function.
    insigne
    order
    Official decision often related to rewards.
    ordonnance

    Slang Meanings

    To be credited or rewarded exceptionally.
    He really earned his medal this time!
    Il a vraiment gagné sa médaille cette fois!
    To boast about an achievement like a medal.
    She strolled around with her medal for completing the project.
    Elle s'est promenée avec sa médaille de projet terminé.