Also means
rank
Usage Note
grade denotes a military or administrative rank in French; it is less commonly used for school marks, where note is the standard term. The phrase monter en grade means to get promoted. The related adjective gradé refers to a ranked officer.
Examples
"Il a obtenu le grade de colonel."
Natural Translation
He attained the rank of colonel.
Literal Translation
He obtained the grade of colonel.

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