diplôme
diploma, degree
noun dee-PLOAM Less Common
Origin: Greek 'diploma' (folded paper, document)
Usage Note
Diplôme refers to any academic qualification, from a school certificate to a university degree. Avoir son diplôme means 'to have one's qualification'. The most common French diplomas are the baccalauréat (secondary leaving certificate) and the licence (bachelor's degree). The circumflex reflects the word's Greek origin (diplōma, a folded document).
Examples
"Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec mention."
Natural Translation
She obtained her degree with distinction.
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