What does it mean word for word?
The phrase diplôme d'études supérieures literally means degree of higher studies. It is composed of diplôme (degree/diploma), d' (of), études (studies) and supérieures (higher/superior).
Which one should you use?
While diplôme d'études supérieures refers to graduate-level studies, a diplôme de licence refers specifically to a bachelor's degree. For a specific Master's degree, you can use the formal term diplôme de master. In France, the term Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA) was used to denote a postgraduate degree prior to the Bologna Process.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, the term diplôme de maîtrise is commonly used alongside diplôme de master. In Belgium and Switzerland, the term grade de master may be used to refer to a graduate degree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun diplôme is masculine, so any adjective used to describe it must be in the masculine singular form.
Did you know?
- In France, students often refer to their graduate level as bac +5 to indicate they have completed five years of study after the baccalauréat.
- The word diplôme shares an unexpected connection with the word 'diplomat', as both trace back to the Greek concept of a folded document used to convey official information.
- While diplôme is the standard word for a degree, the term titre is used in French law to describe the professional right to practice a specialty after a graduate degree.
Examples in context
- J'ai obtenu mon diplôme de master en économie l'année dernière.I obtained my graduate degree in economics last year.
- Il a terminé sa maîtrise en ingénierie à l'Université de Montréal.He completed his graduate degree in engineering at the University of Montreal.
- Avant la réforme, il a obtenu son DEA en histoire médiévale.Before the reform, he obtained his graduate degree in medieval history.
- Elle a décroché son bac +5 en droit international.She obtained her graduate degree in international law.
- Il souhaite poursuivre ses études et obtenir un bac +8 en sciences politiques.He wants to continue his studies and obtain an eight-year graduate degree in political science.
- Elle prépare un diplôme d'études supérieures en droit.She is preparing for a graduate degree in law.
- Il souhaite obtenir un diplôme d'études supérieures.He wishes to obtain a graduate degree.
- Ce diplôme d'études supérieures est très reconnu.This graduate degree is very well recognized.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their future career plans.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu vas reprendre tes études, Hugo ?Are you going back to school, Hugo?
- HugoOui, je veux préparer un diplôme d'études supérieures.Yes, I want to prepare for a graduate degree.
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée pour ta carrière.That is an excellent idea for your career.
- HugoMerci, Emma, j'espère être admis l'année prochaine.Thanks, Emma, I hope to be admitted next year.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diplôme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
