Also means
statute, rule
Usage Note
Statut refers to social or legal status (statut social, statut juridique) while the plural statuts typically means the bylaws or articles of an organisation. Do not confuse with statue (a sculpture) — different word, different meaning. The expression avoir le statut de means 'to have the status of'.
Examples
"Son statut a changé après la promotion."
Natural Translation
His status changed after the promotion.
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