insigne

badge

noun an-SEE-nyuh Rare

Origin: Latin 'insignia' (marks, signs)

Also means

insignia

Usage Note

Insigne (masculine as a noun) means a badge, emblem, or insignia of rank or membership. As an adjective it is literary/formal, meaning 'remarkable' or 'notable' (e.g. une faveur insigne = a remarkable favour), and it is invariable in that use. The plural les insignes often refers collectively to the regalia or symbols of an office.

Examples

"Il portait l'insigne de son régiment."

Natural Translation

He wore the insignia of his regiment.

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