louange

praise, eulogy

noun loo-AHNZH Rare

Origin: Old French loer (to praise), from Latin laudare

Usage Note

Louange is a somewhat elevated or literary word for praise, often used in religious contexts (chants de louange) or formal tributes. It is more emphatic than éloge and less neutral than compliment. The plural louanges is very common: couvrir quelqu'un de louanges means to heap praise on someone.

Examples

"Les louanges du public l'ont touché profondément."

Natural Translation

The audience's praise moved him deeply.

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