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    Trophée (en. Trophy)

    /tʁɔ.fe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A prize or symbol awarded in recognition of an achievement.
    The team won the trophy after an outstanding season.
    L'équipe a remporté le trophée après une saison exceptionnelle.
    A commemorative object, often decorative, that celebrates an accomplishment.
    He placed the trophy on a shelf as a symbol of his victory.
    Il a placé le trophée sur une étagère comme symbole de sa victoire.
    An emblem of success in a given field, often related to sports.
    The UEFA Champions League trophy is highly coveted.
    Le trophée de la Ligue des champions est très convoité.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'trophy' comes from the Greek 'trophe', meaning 'nourishment' or 'training'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    victory trophy
    Symbol of victory in a competition.
    trophée de la victoire
    to win a trophy
    Receiving an award in recognition of a success.
    gagner un trophée
    to display a trophy
    Showcasing a prize won as a symbol of achievement.
    exposer un trophée

    Related Words

    reward
    A sign of recognition for an accomplishment.
    récompense
    success
    Achievement or fulfillment of a goal.
    succès
    competition
    An event where participants compete to win.
    compétition

    Slang Meanings

    To win easily
    He made a trophy out of that competition, it was too easy.
    Il a fait un trophée de cette compétition, c'était trop facile.
    A victim of luck
    He just got lucky, it was a real trophy.
    Il a juste eu de la chance, c'était un vrai trophée.