No. 4,515 in French
lauréat
"Lauréat" means "winner" or "recipient of an award" in English.
In a sentence
Le lauréat a reçu le prix lors de la cérémonie.
The winner received the prize during the ceremony.
In this sentence, 'lauréat' refers to the individual who has been awarded a prize or an honor.
Elle aspire à devenir lauréate d'un concours international.
She aims to become an awardee of an international competition.
Here, 'lauréate' is used to denote the feminine form of the word, highlighting someone aspiring to win a notable distinction.
Les lauréats ont été félicités pour leurs réalisations exceptionnelles.
The winners were congratulated for their outstanding achievements.
This sentence demonstrates the plural usage of 'lauréat' as 'lauréats,' referring to multiple individuals honored for their accomplishments.
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