French Conversation · Level 50
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French word
consécration
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sekʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounhigh point
Example
La consécration de sa carrière a été son concert au stade.
The high point of his career was his concert at the stadium.
More examples
Elle est arrivée à la consécration après son exposition.
She achieved recognition after her exhibition.
Core concept
The moment sustained achievement gains its highest public recognition.
Common phrases
arriver à la consécration
achieve recognition
la consécration artistique
artistic recognition
Similar words
apogée: The moment or state at which an activity or movement is at its peak.
sommet: The greatest height or highest point attainable.
Definition in French
Moment ou fait qui marque l'apogée d'une carrière, d'une œuvre ou d'une réputation par une reconnaissance publique ou une distinction.
Word origin
French inherited consécration through religious Latin from Latin consecratio, then extended the idea of making something sacred to honoring an outstanding secular achievement.
Usage tips
- Consécration is a formal word often used in journalism and ceremonies, while everyday speech may use apogée or le sommet de sa carrière.
Other meanings
- recognitionnoun
- consecrationnoun
Opposites
- déclindeclinenoun
- déshonneurdishonornoun
Related words
- consacrerdedicateverb
- consacrérecognizedadjective