Le grade
Example: Il a obtenu le grade de capitaine dans l'armée.
Definition
"Le grade" refers to the official rank or level attained by a person, especially within hierarchical organizations such as the military or educational institutions. It indicates a position of authority or achievement, like the rank of captain in the army.
Etymology
The term "le grade" comes from the Old French word 'grade,' which itself derives from the Latin 'gradus,' meaning 'step' or 'degree.' Did you know that this reflects the idea of progressing step-by-step through levels of achievement or authority?
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"Le grade" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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