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laurel

/ˈlɔːrəl/

/ˈlɔrəl/

Translations

laurelnoun

laurels

/ˈlɔːrəl/

/ˈlɔrəl/

laurier

The laurel tree in the garden provides a pleasant aroma and shade.

Le laurier du jardin offre un parfum agréable et de l'ombre.

feuille de laurierEn cuisine.

Add a dried laurel to the soup for extra flavor.

Ajoutez une feuille de laurier séchée à la soupe pour plus de saveur.

lauriersAu sens figuré : honneurs, gloire, récompense.

She earned laurels for her groundbreaking research in environmental science.

Elle a remporté des lauriers pour ses recherches novatrices en science de l'environnement.

couronne de laurierDans le sens symbolique de récompense ou de victoire.

The athlete was crowned with a laurel after winning the marathon.

L'athlète a été couronné d'une couronne de laurier après avoir remporté le marathon.

Synonyms

laurelverb

laureled

Past Simple

laureled

Past Participle

laureling

Gerund

/ˈlɒr.əl/

/ˈlɔːr.əl/

Additional translations

couronnerSens rare; avec l'idée de lauriers ou d'honneur.

Synonyms

laureladjective

/ˈlɒr.əl/

/ˈlɔːr.əl/

Used attributively to modify nouns: e.g. "laurel wreath", "laurel crown"

de laurierTour prépositionnel usuel en français pour exprimer la matière ou le lien au laurier.

He accepted the award wearing a laurel wreath.

Il a accepté le prix en portant une couronne de laurier.

Synonyms

Definitions

laurelnoun

A small evergreen tree or shrub of the family Lauraceae, native to the Mediterranean region, with dark green glossy leaves.

The laurel tree in the garden provides a pleasant aroma and shade.

A wreath made of laurel leaves, traditionally used as a symbol of victory or honor.

The athlete was crowned with a laurel after winning the marathon.

Honor or praise for an achievement.

She earned laurels for her groundbreaking research in environmental science.

An aromatic leaf of the laurel tree used as a culinary seasoning; bay leaf.

Add a dried laurel to the soup for extra flavor.

laurelverb

To honor or praise someone by giving them a laurel or similar recognition.

The committee decided to laurel the scientist for her groundbreaking research.

laureladjective

Made of, consisting of, or relating to the leaves of the laurel tree, especially as a symbol of honor or victory.

He accepted the award wearing a laurel wreath.