English–French

“glory” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/glwaʁ/

Example

Elle rêve de gloire.

She dreams of glory.

Illustration for gloire (glory)

How to say “glory” in French

“Glory” in French is gloire.

The bright reputation earned when an exceptional success places someone in the public eye.

Full entry for gloire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gloire

Le héros a gagné la gloire.

The hero won glory.

Tips for using gloire

  • Gloire often sounds elevated or formal in everyday French, where succès or renommée may be more neutral choices.

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