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honours

/ˈɒnərz/ /ˈɔːnərz/

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noun

Honneurs, reconnaissance, respect

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

Examples :

"The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."

La foule a rendu beaucoup d'honneurs et de louanges au général de retour.

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Honneur, probité, dignité

The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

Examples :

"He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry."

C'était un chevalier parfait, car il avait beaucoup d'honneur et de chevalerie.

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Honneurs, distinctions

A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

Examples :

"Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."

Audie Murphy a reçu de nombreuses distinctions, telles que la Croix du service distingué.

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Honneur, privilège

Examples :

"I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."

J'ai eu l'honneur de dîner avec l'ambassadeur.

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Honneurs, privilège

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

Examples :

""As the oldest sibling, she always had the honours of choosing the first game to play on family game night." "

En tant qu'aînée, elle avait toujours le privilège de choisir le premier jeu pour la soirée jeux en famille.

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Honneur, gloire

A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

Examples :

"He is an honour to his nation."

Il fait honneur à sa nation.

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Seigneurie, fief

(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

Examples :

"The Duke held several manors under the King, all considered part of the royal honours. "

Le duc détenait plusieurs manoirs sous le roi, tous considérés comme faisant partie des seigneuries royales.

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Chef

The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)

Examples :

"The designer placed a small golden star at the honours of the family crest, just above the central charge. "

Le designer a placé une petite étoile dorée au chef des armoiries familiales, juste au-dessus de la charge centrale.

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Honneurs

In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

Examples :

""Playing bridge, she was thrilled to find she held four honours in her hand: the ace, king, queen, and jack of spades." "

En jouant au bridge, elle était ravie de constater qu'elle avait quatre honneurs en main : l'as, le roi, la dame et le valet de pique.

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Distinctions, mentions honorables

(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

Examples :

"At university I took honours in modern history."

À l'université, j'ai suivi des cours avec mentions honorables en histoire moderne.

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verb

Honorer, respecter, rendre hommage à

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

Examples :

"The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."

Les combattants de la liberté seront à jamais commémorés et honorés par le peuple.

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Honorer, respecter

To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

Examples :

"I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise."

Je vous ai fait confiance, mais vous n'avez pas respecté votre promesse.

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verb

Honorer, décerner une distinction à

To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

Examples :

"Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."

Dix membres de la profession ont été honorés lors de la cérémonie.

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verb

Honorer

To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

Examples :

"The bank will honour the cheque if you have sufficient funds in your account. "

La banque honorera le chèque si vous avez suffisamment de fonds sur votre compte.

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