English–French

“medal” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/medaj/

Example

Il a gagné une médaille au concours.

He won a medal in the competition.

Illustration for médaille (medal)

How to say “medal” in French

“Medal” in French is médaille.

A tangible metal token held, displayed, or awarded as a sign of distinction or remembrance.

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

Example sentences with médaille

Il a accroché sa médaille au mur.

He hung his medal on the wall.

Tips for using médaille

  • For an official state honor, French often uses décoration or ordre rather than médaille.

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