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podium

/ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/

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noun

Podium, estrade

A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.

Examples :

"The school orchestra's conductor stood on the podium to give her instructions. "

Le chef d'orchestre de l'école se tenait sur le podium pour donner ses instructions.

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noun

Pupitre, lutrin

(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.

Examples :

"The speaker placed her notes on the podium before starting her presentation. "

L'oratrice a placé ses notes sur le pupitre avant de commencer sa présentation.

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noun

Podium, estrade

A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.

Examples :

"The three students who won the science fair stood on the podium to receive their awards. "

Les trois élèves qui ont remporté la foire scientifique se sont tenus sur le podium pour recevoir leurs prix.

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noun

Podium

A result amongst the best three at a competition.

Examples :

""After years of training, she finally achieved a podium at the national gymnastics competition." "

Après des années d'entraînement, elle a finalement atteint le podium lors de la compétition nationale de gymnastique.

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noun

Socle, soubassement, terrasse

A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.

Examples :

"The school's stage had a low podium to support the sound system speakers. "

La scène de l'école avait un petit socle pour soutenir les haut-parleurs du système de sonorisation.

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noun

Podium, estrade

A foot or footstalk.

Examples :

"The tiny plant had a delicate podium, a short stalk supporting its first flower. "

La petite plante avait un podium délicat, une courte tige supportant sa première fleur.

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verb

Monter sur le podium, finir dans les trois premiers

To finish in the top three at an event or competition.

Examples :

"The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics."

Le nageur est monté trois fois sur le podium aux Jeux olympiques.

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