diplômé
/di.plo.me/
The English phrase 'graduated' is translated into French as diplômé.
The term is used to describe someone who has successfully completed a course of study and received an academic degree.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, a formal way to say 'I received my diploma' is J'ai reçu mon parchemin.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, diplômé must agree in gender and number with the person or group being described. Use diplômée for a female graduate, diplômés for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and diplômées for a group consisting only of female graduates.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of diplômé is /di.plo.me/ and it consists of 3 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the word gradué, which is an anglicism. Instead, use diplômé to correctly describe someone who has completed their studies.
Did you know?
- While 'graduated' is a common verb in English, using the similar-sounding gradué in French will cause confusion. In French, gradué actually describes an object with marked increments, such as a 'graduated cylinder' or a ruler.
- While diplômé means 'graduated', the word diplôme itself comes from the Latin diploma, which referred to a folded piece of official parchment.
- In France, you are often described by the specific degree you hold, such as titulaire d'un master, rather than just being called a 'graduate'. The focus is often on the title held rather than the act of graduating.
Examples in context
- Il a été diplômé.He graduated.This sentence is useful for showing the use of diplômé.Tatoeba #9017647 by Micsmithel, translation #8476169 by CH
- Tom a été diplômé en 2013.Tom graduated in 2013.This sentence shows the use of diplômé with a specific year.Tatoeba #6154162 by felix63, translation #3598194 by Hybrid
- Elle a été diplômée avec les honneurs.She graduated magna cum laude.This sentence shows the use of diplômée.Tatoeba #1853317 by sacredceltic, translation #1848918 by Spamster
- Je suis diplômé en économie.I graduated in economics.
- Je suis diplômée en sciences politiques.I graduated in political science.
- J'ai obtenu mon diplôme de médecine.I obtained my medical degree.
- J'ai obtenu mon diplôme d'ingénieur.I obtained my engineering degree.
- On m'a décerné un diplôme de maîtrise.I was awarded a master's degree.
- Je suis sorti de l'école de commerce.I graduated from business school.
- Je suis sorti de l'école d'art.I graduated from art school.
- J'ai terminé mes études d'architecture.I finished my architecture studies.
- J'ai terminé mes études de droit.I finished my law studies.
- J'ai décroché mon diplôme en psychologie.I nailed/obtained my psychology degree.
- J'ai décroché mon diplôme d'informatique.I nailed/obtained my computer science degree.
- Je suis diplômée en langues, ouais!I graduated in languages, yeah!
- Je suis diplômé en histoire, ouais!I graduated in history, yeah!
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Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are discussing their professional backgrounds at a networking event.
- HugoEs-tu diplômée en marketing, Léa ?Are you graduated in marketing, Léa?
- LéaOui, je suis diplômée depuis deux ans.Yes, I graduated two years ago.
- HugoMoi, je suis diplômé en informatique.Me, I graduated in computer science.
- LéaC'est super, Hugo !That's great, Hugo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry diplômé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
