Lauriers (en. Laurels)

/loʁje/

Slang Meanings

To be among the crowd of winners.
After his victory, he struts under the laurels.
Après sa victoire, il se pavane sous les lauriers.
To benefit from a past success.
He still lives on his laurels, but it's time to move on.
Il vit encore sur ses lauriers, mais il faut avancer.