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gloire

glory, fame

noun GLWAHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin gloria (glory, fame)

Usage Note

gloire is feminine. The phrase en pleine gloire means 'at the height of fame'. Gloire à is used in exclamations ('glory to'). The adjective glorieux means 'glorious'. In religion, la gloire de Dieu refers to divine glory.

Examples

"Elle a connu la gloire très jeune."

Natural Translation

She experienced fame at a very young age.

Literal Translation

She has known the glory very young

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