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    º (en. º)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Symbol used to indicate a degree, notably in geometry, temperature, or for angles.
    The angle is measured in degrees using the symbol º.
    L'angle se mesure en degrés avec le symbole º.
    Indication of an order or rank in a series.
    He was promoted to the rank of 1º in his team.
    Il a été promu au rang de 1º dans son équipe.

    Etymology

    The symbol º comes from the Latin 'gradus', which means 'degree'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at face value
    without irony, literally.
    au premier degré
    on the agenda
    current, relevant to the moment.
    à l'ordre du jour
    level of difficulty
    levels of complexity in a task.
    degré de difficulté

    Related Words

    degree
    unit of measure for angle or temperature.
    degré
    level
    height, scale or rank of an evaluation.
    niveau
    rank
    order in a series or classification.
    rang

    Slang Meanings

    Used humorously to denote a degree of craziness.
    He went off the rails, I would say he’s at 10º now.
    Il est parti en live, je dirais qu'il est à 10º maintenant.
    Expression to indicate a high temperature in a situation.
    This party is hot, I would say we’re at 30º here!
    Cette fête est chaude, je dirais qu'on est à 30º ici !