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    Prestige (en. Prestige)

    /pʁɛs.tiʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Brilliance, fame, reputation that confers great consideration.
    The prestige of this university attracts many students.
    Le prestige de cette université attire de nombreux étudiants.
    Influence exerted by a person over others due to their status.
    He gained the necessary prestige to be elected president.
    Il a gagné le prestige nécessaire pour être élu président.
    External appearance that inspires admiration.
    Luxury cars are often synonymous with prestige.
    Les voitures de luxe sont souvent synonymes de prestige.

    Etymology

    The word 'prestige' comes from the Latin 'prestigium', meaning 'illusion' or 'deception'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have prestige
    To be respected and admired in society.
    Avoir du prestige
    To nurture prestige
    To cultivate a good reputation or image.
    Nourrir un prestige
    To lose one's prestige
    To suffer a devaluation of one's reputation.
    Perdre son prestige

    Related Words

    prestigious
    Having a lot of prestige, recognized for quality or excellence.
    prestigieux
    prestigious
    Refers to something that possesses prestige.
    prestigieuse

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know
    He feels in the know when he hangs out with prestigious people.
    Il se sent dans le coup quand il fréquente des gens de prestige.
    To be on the rise
    Since he was promoted, he has really been on the rise.
    Depuis qu'il a été promu, il a vraiment le vent en poupe.