croix de guerre
Definition
- Noun:
- A French military decoration for gallantry: The "Croix de Guerre" is a French military award established to recognize acts of heroism and bravery performed in combat. It is typically awarded to soldiers, units, or civilians for distinguished service during wartime.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veteran proudly wore his Croix de Guerre from World War II.
- She was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre for her valor under fire.
Advanced Usage
"To be awarded the Croix de Guerre": To receive this decoration as an honor.
- Several foreign officers were awarded the Croix de Guerre for their assistance to France.
"Croix de Guerre citation": Refers to the official document describing the heroic act for which the medal was awarded.
- The citation for his Croix de Guerre described a daring rescue mission.
Variants and Related Words
- War Cross: A direct English translation sometimes used.
- Médaille Militaire: Another French military decoration, often considered a higher award than the Croix de Guerre.
- Légion d'honneur: The highest French order of merit, for both military and civil achievements.
Synonyms
- Military decoration: A general term for an award given for military service.
- Medal of valor: An award specifically for courage in battle.
Related Phrases
- "Palm on the Croix de Guerre": Refers to a specific level of the award, where a palm branch device is attached to the ribbon, indicating a mention in dispatches at the army level.
- His Croix de Guerre with palm signified an extraordinary act of bravery.
Related Idioms
- The term "Croix de Guerre" is used literally as the name of the award and does not typically form part of idiomatic expressions.
Noun
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a French military decoration for gallantry
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