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coefficient

coefficient

noun koh-eh-fee-SYAHN Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin 'coefficientem', from 'co-' + 'efficiens'.

Usage Note

Coefficient is central to French academic life: in the baccalauréat, each subject carries a coefficient that weights its contribution to the final grade, making certain subjects strategically important. In maths and physics it also means the standard multiplier in an equation.

Examples

"Les matières scientifiques ont un coefficient élevé au bac."

Natural Translation

Science subjects have a high coefficient in the baccalauréat.

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