ovation

ovation

Applaudissements bruyants et enthousiastes qui se prolongent.

En anglais simple : Loud, enthusiastic clapping that continues for some time.

• The singer received a standing ovation.
• The audience gave the actors a long ovation.
• Their final performance ended with a thunderous ovation.

Synonymes : applause

Expressions courantes : standing ovation, receive an ovation, thunderous ovation

hommage, ovation

Célébration ou expression publique d’admiration pour la réussite de quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : A public celebration or expression of praise for someone’s achievement.

• The town gave the explorer an ovation.
• Her return was marked by a public ovation.
• An ovation honoured the rescuers’ courage.

Synonymes : tribute

Expressions courantes : public ovation, receive an ovation, ovation for someone

ovation

Cérémonie de la Rome antique célébrant une victoire militaire, plus modeste qu’un triomphe.

En anglais simple : An ancient Roman ceremony honouring a military victory, smaller and less grand than a triumph.

• The general received an ovation in Rome.
• The senate granted him an ovation after the campaign.
• An ovation was less grand than a triumph.

Expressions courantes : roman ovation, grant an ovation, receive an ovation