hommage

Definitions of hommage
  1. noun
    conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
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    observation, obéissance
    acting according to certain accepted standards
  2. noun
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
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    type of:
    acceptation, approbation
    a message expressing a favorable opinion
  3. noun
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    synonyms: honneur
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    prix, trophé
    something given as a token of victory
    grade universitaire
    an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
    prestige
    an indication of approved or superior status
    éloges
    an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
    mention, mention honorable
    an official recognition of merit
    décoration, médaille
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    coupe
    a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
    licence
    a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
    baccalauréat
    an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
    licence
    a university degree with honors
    doctorat
    one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university
    doctorat honoris causa
    a degree conferred to honor the recipient
    type of:
    symbole
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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