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    Brevet (en. Patent)

    /bʁə.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A document certifying an intellectual property right.
    He filed a patent for his invention.
    Il a déposé un brevet pour son invention.
    Diploma awarded after an exam, notably the middle school patent.
    She passed her patent with honors.
    Elle a réussi son brevet avec mention.
    Title that certifies a certain level of professional competence.
    He obtained a first aid patent.
    Il a obtenu un brevet de secourisme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'brevettus', diminutive of 'brevis' meaning 'short'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the patent
    Having passed the patent exam.
    avoir le brevet
    patent application
    Procedure for registering an invention.
    dépôt de brevet
    technician's patent
    Diploma certifying technical training.
    brevet de technicien

    Related Words

    to patent
    The act of filing a patent.
    breveter
    patented
    Who has received a patent.
    breveté

    Slang Meanings

    To succeed brilliantly
    He took his patent like a pro.
    Il a pris son brevet comme un pro.
    Middle school students’ school
    All my friends are taking the patent this year.
    Tous mes amis passent le brevet cette année.