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purple heart

/ˈpɜːrpəl hɑːrt/

Traduction: Décoration militaire des États-Unis décernée aux soldats blessés ou tués au combat. C'est une médaille en forme de cœur de couleur violette avec un liseré doré et le profil de George Washington.

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/ˈpɜːrpəl hɑːrt/B2formalamerican
  • frDécoration militaire des États-Unis décernée aux soldats blessés ou tués au combat. C'est une médaille en forme de cœur de couleur violette avec un liseré doré et le profil de George Washington.

A United States military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed in action. It is a purple-colored heart-shaped medal with a gold border and a profile of George Washington.

  1. B2formalamerican

    A United States military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed in action.

    frPurple Heart

    • He received the Purple Heart for his bravery in combat.
    • The soldier was awarded a Purple Heart after being injured.
    • Many veterans proudly display their Purple Heart medals.

  2. Slang for a type of drugC1slang

    A slang term for a type of amphetamine pill, often colored purple.

    frcœur violet (drogue)

    • He was arrested for possession of purple hearts.
    • The club was known for dealing purple hearts.
    • Purple hearts were popular in the 1960s counterculture.