This is the 9497th most frequent French word.
décernée
Awarded.
Here, 'décernée' is used in the passive voice referring to the formal act of awarding something.
Le prix Nobel de littérature a été décerné à un écrivain talentueux.
The Nobel prize for literature has been awarded to a talented writer.
In this sentence, 'décernée' is in the active voice, indicating the action of awarding by the subject.
Elle a décerné une médaille d'excellence à l'élève le plus méritant.
She awarded a medal of excellence to the most deserving student.
This usage of 'décernés' emphasizes the timing and regularity of the awarding event.