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accolade

UK
/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/
US
/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/

Translations

accoladenoun
accolades
pl
UK
/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/
US
/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/
distinctionAu sens d'honneur ou de récompense officielle.
The scientist received the highest accolade in her field for her groundbreaking research.
La scientifique a reçu la plus haute distinction dans son domaine pour ses recherches révolutionnaires.
accoladeEn musique, signe de liaison entre plusieurs portées.
The score shows an accolade joining the treble and bass staves for the piano part.
La partition montre une accolade reliant les portées de sol et de fa pour la partie de piano.
adoubementAu sens cérémoniel de l'investiture en chevalier.
The king performed the accolade, officially dubbing the squire a knight.
Le roi a procédé à l'adoubement, faisant officiellement du squire un chevalier.
Additional translations
hommageAu sens d'éloge ou de marque d'admiration.
Synonyms
honor
tribute
distinction
laurels
recognition
commendation
praise
award
accoladeverb
accoladed
Past Simple
accoladed
Past Participle
accolading
Gerund
UK
/ˈækəleɪd/
US
/ˈækəˌleɪd/
Rare/archaic, transitive; chiefly in ceremonial or figurative contexts.
adouberAu sens cérémoniel de conférer la chevalerie.
The queen will accolade the officers for their bravery.
La reine va adouber les officiers pour leur bravoure.
Additional translations
décorerAu sens figuré, accorder une distinction ou un honneur.

Definitions

accoladenoun
An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.
The scientist received the highest accolade in her field for her groundbreaking research.
A touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.
The king performed the accolade, officially dubbing the squire a knight.
An expression of praise or admiration.
The director received accolades from critics for his latest film.
In musical notation, a brace that connects two or more staves which are to be read or played simultaneously.
The score shows an accolade joining the treble and bass staves for the piano part.
accoladeverb
To confer knighthood or another honor upon (a person) by the ceremonial touch of a sword, or figuratively, to bestow formal praise or distinction.
The queen will accolade the officers for their bravery.
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