How is the word distinction translated from French to English

English translation
Accolade
noun

Une récompense ou un éloge pour une réussite.

An award or praise for achievement.

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  • Le chef a reçu une grande distinction l'année dernière. — The chef received a major accolade last year.

  • Chaque jeune architecte rêve de cette distinction. — Every young architect dreams of that accolade.

  • Quelle distinction compte le plus pour toi ? — Which accolade means the most to you?

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