baccalauréat
baccalaureate (French high school diploma exam)
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ba.ka.lo.ʁe.a/
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Cultural Note
The baccalauréat (le bac) is the national exam taken at the end of lycée (high school). It was reformed in 2021 to replace the old series (S, ES, L) with a system of specialty subjects chosen by students. Passing the bac is a rite of passage in French culture.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai passé le baccalauréat en juin dernier.
I took the baccalaureate last June.
Le baccalauréat est indispensable pour entrer à l'université.
The baccalaureate is essential for entering university.