A1 noun Neutre #139 le plus courant

medal

/ˈmɛd.əl/

A small, flat piece of metal, usually circular, given as a reward for a special achievement like winning a sports competition or showing bravery. It is often attached to a ribbon and worn around the neck.

Exemples

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1

He won a gold medal in the 100-meter race at school.

He won a gold medal in the 100-meter race at school.

2

The president presented a medal of bravery to the soldier.

The president presented a medal of bravery to the soldier.

3

I finally got a medal for finishing the marathon!

I finally got a medal for finishing the marathon!

Famille de mots

Nom
medal
Verb
medal
Adjectif
medaled
Apparenté
medalist
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Astuce mémo

Remember: You win a Medal made of Metal if you are a Model athlete.

Quiz rapide

The athlete was very proud to wear the silver ___ around her neck.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : medal

Exemples

1

He won a gold medal in the 100-meter race at school.

everyday

He won a gold medal in the 100-meter race at school.

2

The president presented a medal of bravery to the soldier.

formal

The president presented a medal of bravery to the soldier.

3

I finally got a medal for finishing the marathon!

informal

I finally got a medal for finishing the marathon!

4

The study examines the historical significance of the military medal in the 19th century.

academic

The study examines the historical significance of the military medal in the 19th century.

5

The executive received a commemorative medal for twenty-five years of service.

business

The executive received a commemorative medal for twenty-five years of service.

Famille de mots

Nom
medal
Verb
medal
Adjectif
medaled
Apparenté
medalist

Collocations courantes

win a medal win a medal
gold medal gold medal
silver medal silver medal
bronze medal bronze medal
award a medal award a medal

Phrases Courantes

medal ceremony

medal ceremony

the reverse of the medal

the reverse of the medal (the other side of the story)

medal table

medal table

Souvent confondu avec

medal vs metal

Metal is the material (like iron or gold), while a medal is the object given as an award.

medal vs meddle

Meddle is a verb meaning to interfere in something that is not your business.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'medal' is most commonly used in the context of the Olympics or military honors. In sports, it is usually preceded by the type of metal: gold, silver, or bronze.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'metal' because they sound very similar in some accents.

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Astuce mémo

Remember: You win a Medal made of Metal if you are a Model athlete.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle French 'médaille', which comes from the Italian 'medaglia', originally referring to a coin of small value.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: medals Often used with the verbs 'win', 'earn', or 'receive'
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Contexte culturel

In the Olympic Games, receiving a gold medal is considered the highest possible achievement for an athlete.

Quiz rapide

The athlete was very proud to wear the silver ___ around her neck.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : medal

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