Legion of Honour
Britishnoun
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It means the octogenarian chef - who has won a slew of national awards, including France's Legion of Honour - has lived more of his life with three Michelin stars than without.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025
Last week, French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak said the actor's behaviour shamed France and said he may be stripped of the Legion of Honour, the country's top award.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2023
The literature teacher and father of three has been posthumously awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian decoration.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2023
Following a reception at the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot and a piano recital by Alexandre Kantorow, Macron was due to present Merkel with France's highest award, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2021
Dannat settled in Paris, 810 became an officer of the Legion of Honour, and is represented in the Luxembourg.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
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