What does éloge in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word éloge in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use éloge in French.

The word éloge in French means praise, eulogy, eulogy, sing 's praises, sing the praises of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word éloge

praise

nom masculin (louange, félicitations) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le jury a couvert l'artiste d'éloges.
The judges heaped praise upon the performer.

eulogy

nom masculin (dithyrambe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'éloge de ce résistant par ce ministre fut très apprécié.
The minister's eulogy for this member of the Resistance was greatly appreciated.

eulogy

nom féminin (oraison laudatrice d'un mort)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sing 's praises, sing the praises of

locution verbale (faire des compliments, encenser) (colloquial)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le directeur a fait l'éloge de Maurice lors de son départ en retraite.

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