les louanges

praise

→ louange

noun · feminine plural Rare #38,145

praise Mostly used in formal or religious contexts; often found in the expression « faire des louanges (de) » (“to sing someone/something’s praises”).

FR: Le professeur a fait des louanges à propos de son travail.

EN: The teacher praised his work.

Son nouveau livre a reçu les louanges des magazines.

His new book has received praise from magazines.

Tout le monde chantait ses louanges.

Everyone sang his praises.

Et de chanter chanson, De lui chanter louanges et l'amuser.

And to sing songs, sing his praises, and entertain him.

— Andreï Roublev (1966)

Il mérite nos louanges.

He deserves our praise.

Ceux que vous avez ne chantent pas vos louanges !

The ones you have don't sing your praises!

— Le Garde du corps (1961)

Un jour, l'ennemi chantera vos louanges.

One day, the enemy will sing your praises.

— Rang de Basanti (2006)