diplôme avec mention
The English phrase "honors degree" is translated into French as diplôme avec mention.
This phrase refers to an undergraduate degree awarded to a student who has achieved a high level of academic success. In the French grading system, the specific level of honors is often indicated by the word mention following the degree name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of diplôme (degree), avec (with) and mention (distinction or honor).
Which one should you use?
While diplôme avec mention is the general term, you can use more specific forms to denote different levels of achievement. Use mention bien to denote a degree with honors, and use mention très bien to specify a very high level of honors, equivalent to "with highest honors".
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Examples in context
- Il a obtenu son diplôme avec mention.He obtained his honors degree.
- Elle est très fière de son diplôme avec mention.She is very proud of her honors degree.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about their recent university graduations.
- HugoFélicitations pour ton diplôme avec mention, Léa !Congratulations on your honors degree, Léa!
- LéaMerci Hugo, je suis vraiment contente.Thanks Hugo, I am really happy.
- HugoTu as travaillé très dur pour l'obtenir.You worked very hard to get it.
- LéaOui, c'était un grand défi pour moi.Yes, it was a big challenge for me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avec, diplôme, mention, CC BY-SA 4.0.
