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diplômer

to graduate (someone)

verb dee-ploh-MEH Rare

Also means

to award a diploma

Usage Note

Diplômer is typically used in the passive or reflexive: se faire diplômer means 'to get one's diploma' or 'to graduate'. The resulting noun diplômé / diplômée means 'a graduate' or 'a qualified professional'.

Examples

"Elle a été diplômée en médecine l'an dernier."

Natural Translation

She graduated in medicine last year.

Literal Translation

She was graduated in medicine last year.

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