médaille
/me.daɲ/noun★Intermediate
formal
A metal disc awarded for achievement, bravery, or participation in an event, often in sports or military contexts.
Les athlètes ont reçu des médailles d'or, d'argent et de bronze.
The athletes received gold, silver, and bronze medals.
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The term can also refer to commemorative or decorative medals.
Collocations
médaille d'orgold medalmédaille militairemilitary medalgagner une médailleto win a medal
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Sports
'Médaille' is often used in sports to refer to awards given to winners, such as 'médaille d'or' for gold medal.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'medaille', from Latin 'medalia', meaning 'halfpenny' or 'small coin'. Originally referred to coins, later extended to commemorative medals.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'médaille' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in sports and military recognition.
Word Breakdown
médaille
medal
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