le fleuron
/flœ.ʁɔ̃/ noun · masculine C1- jewel
- fleuron, finial
- fleuron
- floret
- jewel, emblem
- a puff pastry croissant that accompanies certain dishes in sauce
Plural fleurons
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Eugénie regarda Danglars, fort surprise qu'on lui contestât l'un des fleurons de la couronne d'orgueil qu'elle venait de poser si superbement sur sa tête.
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