baccalauréat
9.8
A French final exam and certificate taken at the end of high school to enter university
- noun
- /ˌbækəˈlɔːreɪ/
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- In France, obtaining the baccalauréat is essential for students who wish to attend university.
Examples
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He celebrated his success after receiving his baccalauréat diploma at the end of high school.
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After studying tirelessly for months, she finally passed her baccalauréat exams.
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She struggled with poor health, but worked hard at school and qualified for the Baccalauréat I.
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Synonyms
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9.5
A national French exam taken at the end of high school
is the formal official term used in education and documents
How Important
Surface Forms
baccalauréat singular
baccalauréats plural
Etymology
Baccalauréat originally named a university degree and comes from baccalaureus, like the English bachelor. A helpful image is the 'laurel' from laurea, a wreath for success, and that image explains why baccalauréat now means the big final exam in France that lets students go to university.