Piédestal (en. Pedestal)

/pjɛ.de.stal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Support on which a statue or object rests.

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

La statue était placée sur un piédestal en marbre.

Sudden or elevated base of a position or reputation.

After his success, he was put on a pedestal by his admirers.

Après son succès, il a été mis sur un piédestal par ses admirateurs.

From the Greek 'piedestalos', which means 'of a foot'.

to get on a pedestal

To be placed in a position of honor or privilege.

monter sur un piédestal

to knock down from a pedestal

To demystify or belittle someone who was idealized.

faire tomber du piédestal

to be on a pedestal

To be admired or respected excessively.

être sur un piédestal

base

Base on which an object or structure rests.

socle

statuette

Small statue often decorative.

statuette

marble

Stone often used for sculptures and pedestals.

marbre

To be overly idolized.

Don't put him on a pedestal, he isn't perfect.

Ne le mets pas sur un piédestal, il n'est pas parfait.

To be in a higher position relative to others.

She feels on a pedestal since she won the contest.

Elle se sent sur un piédestal depuis qu'elle a gagné le concours.