French word

prestige

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛstiʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfame

Example

Il a perdu son prestige après le scandale.

He lost his fame after the scandal.

Illustration for prestige (fame)

More examples

Cette marque a beaucoup de prestige auprès des consommateurs.

This brand has a lot of prestige among consumers.

Core concept

A powerful public standing built from success, rank, or authority, giving someone influence beyond their formal role.

Common phrases

  • avoir du prestige

    have prestige

  • perdre du prestige

    lose prestige

  • gagner en prestige

    gain prestige

Similar words

réputation: The overall opinion or image held by the public or surrounding community.
notoriété: The degree of being widely known or recognized.
renommée: A lasting, widely respected reputation built over time.

Definition in French

Bonne réputation liée au statut, aux succès ou à l'autorité, qui confère crédit et pouvoir d'influence.

Word origin

The French noun was borrowed from Italian prestigio, ultimately from Latin praestigium, whose earlier sense of illusion broadened toward fascination and then esteem.

Usage tips

  • In Il a perdu son prestige, the noun refers to lost standing and influence, not simply to a damaged personal reputation.

Other meanings

  • prestigenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • prestigieuxprestigiousadjective
  • prestigieusementprestigiouslyadverb

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