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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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