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    Degré (en. Degree)

    /deɡʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of measurement used in geometry to express an angle.
    The angle measures 45 degrees.
    L'angle s'élève à 45 degrés.
    Unit of measurement for temperature on certain scales.
    It is 30 degrees Celsius today.
    Il fait 30 degrés Celsius aujourd'hui.
    Level or stage in a ranking or hierarchy.
    He obtained a third degree diploma.
    Il a obtenu un diplôme de troisième degré.
    Unit of measurement of the intensity of a sensation.
    He felt a high degree of stress.
    Il a ressenti un degré élevé de stress.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'rank'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Zero degree
    State of absence of activity or energy.
    degré zéro
    At all levels
    At various levels or in all directions.
    à tous les degrés
    Degree of urgency
    Level of importance that requires prompt action.
    degré d'urgence

    Related Words

    Graduated
    Which is divided into steps or levels.
    gradué
    Temperature
    Measure of heat or coldness.
    température
    Angle
    Figure formed by two lines that meet at a point.
    angle

    Slang Meanings

    Degree of difficulty
    This job has a relatively high degree of difficulty.
    Ce travail a un degré de difficulté assez élevé.
    Degree of madness
    This film has a degree of madness that makes it unique.
    Ce film a un degré de folie qui le rend unique.