éloge

praise

noun eh-LOHZH Rare

Origin: Latin elogium

Also means

eulogy

Usage Note

Éloge refers to a formal or heartfelt tribute to someone's qualities, and is often found in the phrase faire l'éloge de (to sing the praises of). The related adjective élogieux means 'laudatory', so un discours élogieux is a speech full of praise.

Examples

"Elle a fait l'éloge de son travail."

Natural Translation

She praised his work.

Literal Translation

She made the praise of his work.

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