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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