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décoration

decoration

noun deh-koh-rah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

award, medal

Usage Note

décoration covers both interior decoration / ornament and an official award or medal given by the state (such as the Légion d'honneur). Les décorations de Noël are Christmas decorations, while recevoir une décoration means to receive a medal or honour. The verb is décorer.

Examples

"Les décorations de Noël sont magnifiques."

Natural Translation

The Christmas decorations are magnificent.

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