Bachelard (en. Bachelors)

/ba.ʃe.laʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Student or graduate of the baccalauréat.
After finishing his studies, he became a bachelard.
Après avoir terminé ses études, il est devenu bachelard.
Person preparing for their baccalauréat.
Bacheliers take their exams every year.
Les bacheliers passent leurs examens chaque année.

Etymology

The term comes from the word 'baccalauréat', which refers to a high school diploma.

Common Phrases and Expressions

budding baccalaureate
A student preparing for the baccalauréat.
bachelier en herbe
year of bac
The year during which students take their baccalauréat.
année de bac
the bac on the horizon
A period close to the baccalauréat exam.
le bac à l'horizon

Related Words

baccalauréat
Certificate of secondary studies in France.
baccalauréat
diploma
Document certifying success in an exam.
diplôme

Slang Meanings

Bachelard (slang), a student experiencing stress before exams.
As the bac approaches, she becomes a true bachelard.
À l'approche du bac, elle devient une vraie bachelard.
Bac, common abbreviation of baccalauréat.
He is currently studying for the bac.
Il est en pleine révision pour le bac.