laurel wreath

• Couronne tressée de feuilles de laurier, historiquement portée comme symbole de victoire, de réussite ou d'honneur dans la Grèce et la Rome antiques ; également utilisée métaphoriquement pour désigner le succès ou la distinction.

A circular garland made from laurel leaves, historically worn as a symbol of victory, achievement, or honor in ancient Greece and Rome; also used metaphorically to represent success or distinction.

1. Symbol of victoryB2formal

   A circular wreath made of laurel leaves, traditionally awarded to victors in ancient Greece and Rome.

   couronne de laurier

   • The Olympic champion was crowned with a laurel wreath.
   • In ancient Rome, generals wore a laurel wreath during triumphs.
   • The laurel wreath is a classic symbol of achievement and honor.

2. Metaphor for achievementC1formal

   Used figuratively to represent success, honor, or academic distinction.

   Lauriers (symbole de réussite)

   • He earned his laurel wreath through years of dedicated research.
   • The poet's laurel wreath was a testament to his literary genius.
   • She rested on her laurel wreath after winning the prestigious award.