praise

éloge, compliment

Paroles qui expriment qu’une personne ou une chose est bonne, ou qu’une personne a bien réussi.

En anglais simple : Words that show you think someone or something is good or has done well.

• Her work deserves praise.
• The teacher gave him praise for helping others.
• Their new film received high praise from critics.

Comment l'utiliser : praise for someone/something (The team received praise for its quick response.)

Synonymes : approval, admiration, commendation

Contraires : criticism

Expressions courantes : high praise, receive praise, praise for something, words of praise

louange, adoration

Paroles ou chants qui expriment l’amour et le respect envers Dieu.

En anglais simple : Words or songs that express love and respect for God.

• They sang songs of praise.
• The church was filled with joyful praise.
• We gathered to offer praise to the Lord.

Comment l'utiliser : praise to someone (The congregation offered praise to God.)

Synonymes : worship, adoration, glorification

Expressions courantes : praise to God, songs of praise, sing praise

féliciter, louer

Dire du bien de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose, ou reconnaître qu’une personne a bien fait.

En anglais simple : To say that someone or something is good or has done well.

• They praised my cooking.
• The coach praised us for playing well.
• Why does everyone praise that film?

Comment l'utiliser : praise someone for something/doing something (She praised him for staying calm.)

Synonymes : compliment, commend, applaud

Contraires : criticize

Expressions courantes : praise someone, praise someone's work, praise someone highly, praise the Lord