award

• Nom désignant un prix, une dotation ou une reconnaissance attribué(e) à quelqu'un pour une réussite, un mérite ou à la suite d'une décision.

A noun referring to a prize, grant, or recognition given to someone for achievement, merit, or as a result of a decision.

1. Prize or honorA2formal

   A prize or recognition given for achievement, merit, or excellence.

   Récompense ou honneur

   • She won the award for best actress.
   • The Nobel Prize is a prestigious international award.
   • He received an award for his volunteer work.

   Synonymesaccoladecitationdistinctionhonorlaurelmedalprizerecognitionrewardtrophy

2. Legal decisionB2formal

   A sum of money or compensation granted by a court or official body.

   Décision judiciaire (octroi d'une somme)

   • The court made an award of damages to the plaintiff.
   • The arbitration panel issued an award in favor of the company.
   • The judge's award included compensation for lost wages.

   Synonymescompensationindemnityrecompenseredressrestitution

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de décerner quelque chose, comme un prix, un contrat ou une reconnaissance, à quelqu'un à la suite d'une décision ou d'un jugement officiel.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something, such as a prize, contract, or recognition, to someone as a result of an official decision or judgment.

1. Give a prize or recognitionB1formal

   To officially give someone a prize, medal, or other recognition for their achievements.

   Décerner une récompense

   • The committee awarded her the first prize for her painting.
   • He was awarded a medal for bravery in combat.
   • The university awarded scholarships to the top students.

   Synonymesaccordallocateassignbestowconfergivegranthand outpresent

2. Grant by legal decisionB2formal

   To give something, such as money or damages, by a formal legal decision.

   accorder par jugement

   • The court awarded the plaintiff $50,000 in damages.
   • The judge awarded custody of the children to the mother.
   • The arbitrator awarded the contract to the lowest bidder.

   Synonymesadjudgeallowassigngrantorder