French Conversation · Level 85
60 words
French word
hommage
Pronunciation
IPA/omaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nountribute
Example
Il a rendu hommage à sa collègue pour son travail.
He paid tribute to his colleague for her work.
More examples
La ville a organisé un hommage public pour la victime.
The city organized a public memorial for the victim.
Core concept
A respectful gesture, speech, ceremony, or dedication that marks someone's importance.
Common phrases
rendre hommage à
pay tribute to ___
un hommage public
a public memorial
Similar words
respect: Esteem for a person or their position, expressed through respectful treatment.
remerciement: Thanks expressed in words or actions for help or kindness received.
compliment: An approving remark about someone's actions, qualities, or appearance.
Definition in French
Sentiment de respect profond ou action qui le montre, pouvant désigner aussi un discours, une cérémonie ou une dédicace en l'honneur de quelqu'un.
Word origin
The word comes through Old French homage from Medieval Latin hominaticum, which referred to a feudal pledge of loyalty before developing its wider sense of honor and tribute.
Usage tips
- Hommage is masculine, so the standard forms are un hommage and cet hommage, despite the final -e.