No. 10,007 in French
galons
"Galons" in English means "stripes" or "braid," often referring to military insignia or decorative trim.
In a sentence
Il a ajouté des galons dorés à son uniforme.
He added golden stripes to his uniform.
Here, 'galons' refers to decorative stripes or strips often used on uniforms, indicating a decorative or military connotation.
Elle a gagné ses galons en travaillant durement.
She earned her ranks by working hard.
In this sentence, 'galons' metaphorically refers to achievements or promotion, often in a hierarchical context.
Les rideaux étaient ornés de galons rouges.
The curtains were decorated with red braids.
Here, 'galons' denotes ornamental braids used as trims or decorations on textiles, emphasizing its decorative application.
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