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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