oriflamme

• Nom désignant un symbole ou un idéal inspirant servant de point de ralliement dans une lutte, ou historiquement une bannière rouge ou rouge orangé utilisée comme étendard par les premiers rois français.

A noun referring to an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle, or historically, a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings.

1. Inspiring symbol or idealC2formal

   A powerful symbol or principle that motivates people to unite and fight for a cause.

   Étendard symbolique

   • The leader's speech became the oriflamme of the revolution.
   • Freedom of speech is the oriflamme of democratic societies.
   • The flag served as an oriflamme for the protestors.

   Synonymesbannerbeaconembleminspirationrallying pointstandardsymbol

2. Historical French battle standardC2formalbritish

   A red or orange-red banner used by early French kings, especially in battle, as a rallying point for troops.

   Oriflamme

   • The oriflamme was carried into battle by the French army.
   • King Philip I adopted the oriflamme as his royal standard.
   • The oriflamme was a symbol of divine protection for the French monarchy.