commendation

• Substantif désignant une distinction ou une déclaration publique officielle faite pour récompenser un acte de bravoure ou un service, ainsi qu'un message exprimant l'approbation ou l'éloge de quelqu'un.

A noun referring to an official award or formal public statement given for bravery or service, or a message expressing a favorable opinion.

1. Official award or recognitionB2formal

   An official statement or award given to someone for bravery, service, or outstanding achievement.

   Récompense officielle ou distinction

   • The soldier received a commendation for his heroic actions.
   • She was given a commendation for her excellent work on the project.
   • The firefighter earned a commendation from the mayor.

   Synonymesaccoladeawardcitationdistinctionhonorlaurelmentionrecognition

   Antonymescensurecondemnationcriticismrebukereprimand

2. Expression of praiseB2formal

   A message or statement expressing approval or favorable opinion about someone or something.

   éloge

   • The teacher wrote a commendation for the student's hard work.
   • His speech included a commendation for the volunteers.
   • The review was full of commendation for the new restaurant.

   Synonymesacclaimaccoladeapprovalcomplimentpraisetribute

   Antonymescastigationcensurecondemnationcriticismdenunciationdisapprovalrebukereproach